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Double Glazing and Condensation

Does double glazing cause condensation, or cure it? Here's the honest explanation.

How they differ

Double glazing means two panes of glass with a sealed gap between them. The trapped gap slows heat and sound transfer far better than a single pane can.

Single glazing is one pane of glass. It's simpler and cheaper, and on a sheltered, quiet opening it's often perfectly adequate.

How to choose

Look for this

  • Condensation is about humidity, not faults
  • Double glazing keeps the inner pane warmer
  • Warmer pane means less condensation
  • Ventilation manages the rest
  • Misting between panes is a different issue

Our honest view

Double glazing usually *reduces* the condensation you'd get on single glazing, because the inner pane stays warmer. Condensation between the panes is a different matter — that means a failed seal, and the unit needs replacing.

Questions

Frequently asked

Does double glazing stop condensation?

It reduces it — the inner pane stays warmer, so less moisture condenses on it. Ventilation handles the rest. It's about humidity, not a window fault.

What if there's condensation between the panes?

That means the sealed unit has failed and needs replacing — a different problem from surface condensation.

Is condensation a sign of a bad window?

Usually not — surface condensation is about room humidity and temperature. Misting between the panes is the one that indicates a fault.

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