Energy efficient windows for your bathrrom

[Catherine Moody]

While remodeling your bathrooms, windows are a great place to start. Bathrooms aren't always a room where serious energy efficiency is required for your windows, but there are still several reasons why you should consider getting energy efficient windows for your bathrooms. These types of windows are insulated to prevent your bathroom from becoming too hot or too cold. Besides good energy efficiency, it is also important that your new bathroom windows can ventilate the bathroom and offer some privacy while allowing natural light in.
Your bathrooms will have more humidity content when compared to other parts of your home. Thus, it is important to have at least one window in there that opens so that the moisture and air that accumulates while you run a shower have a path to escape. Installing operable windows will help you rely less on the extractor or fan, which will reduce your energy bills.
Increased humidity levels can also increase the dew point. The colder the glass surface, the faster your windows will get condensation, which, when left on windows can freeze and let your windows stuck. This will prevent proper ventilation and results in more ice on the windows.
Another biggest risks associated with poor ventilation is that growth and spread of mold on windows and surrounding walls.
If left untreated, it can spread and in some cases lead to respiratory problems, not to mention the destruction of your walls.
All of the above problems dictates why you will need energy efficient windows installed in your bathrooms.