Picture this: it’s a beautiful, sunny morning and as you make your way out of bed, you walk by your windows to check out the view outside. But instead of being greeted by birds and trees, all you can see is beads of water running down the glass. What’s more, it’s starting to cause damage to your window frames. Condensation can be troubling to deal with. Can window film provide a solution? Here’s what Kansas City homeowners need to know.
What Causes Condensation?
Before we go any further, it may be helpful to understand why condensation occurs in the first place. Most often, condensation occurs when warm air comes into contact with a cold surface. The warm air cools off quickly and water vapor is turned back into a liquid state, which collects on the surface of the glass.
Can Window Film Prevent Condensation?
If you have a condensation issue, you may be wondering what you can do about it. Over time, condensation can create mold and cause rot or moisture-damage. If you’re looking for a way to stop condensation from forming, you may be wondering if window film for your Kansas City home can help.
Unfortunately, the most likely answer is no. Window film will probably not help with your condensation problem. If you’re experiencing a lot of condensation, it’s likely that your home has some type of humidity problem. Therefore, to stop condensation from happening, you need to get down to the root cause of your moisture issue. Window film cannot help with this.
It can, however, provide lots of other great benefits like making your home more energy efficient, secure, and private. Once you’ve tackled your moisture issue, it’s definitely something you should consider.
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Mike Kinsey
Mike Kinsey has years of experience in project management and construction. As the Operations Manager for Window Tint Kansas City, he oversees all installs from start to finish. In addition to managing day to day operations, he is also the head of Sales and Customer Relations. Over the years, Mike has installed over 250,000 square feet of film. His experience ranges from residential window tinting to commercial projects for restaurants, hotels, office buildings, industrial and manufacturing facilities and beyond. Mike's unsurpassed expertise and positive reputation make him one of the top professionals in his field. He and his team are trusted by property owners all throughout the Kansas City metro, including the areas of Olathe, Independence, Overland Park, Chesterfield, and beyond.
