Condensation on windows: why it appears and how to fix it in El Masnou
Resumen rápido
Condensation is indoor air water cooling on the cold glass.
¿Qué está pasando?
The air in the room has too much humidity.
Causas más probables
Lack of ventilation
altaSealed flats without airing trap vapour.
Cold window, no thermal break
altaOld aluminium or single glazing.
Drying laundry indoors
altaOne load releases 2–3 L of water.
Poorly set heating
mediaHigh temp + closed windows.
Pasos de diagnóstico
- 1
Air the rooms for 10 minutes
Open opposite windows.
- 2
Wipe the glass and measure humidity
A hygrometer costs €8–15.
- 3
Cover pots and use the extractor
Cooking uncovered releases litres of vapour.
- 4
Dry laundry outside or with window open
If not, a dehumidifier.
Cuándo llamar a un profesional
If it persists with low humidity, check the carpentry.
Coste orientativo en El Masnou
0–150 €
Diagnosis or vents.
Contexto local · El Masnou
Outdoor winter humidity is high in El Masnou.
El Masnou is a thin strip between the C-32 and the sea with two realities: the upper part (Sant Felip, Ocata-Alt) is single-family homes with views, and the lower part (Centre, seafront) is 1960s–80s flats whose balconies face the N-II. Salt exposure is high: any external locksmithing or blinds get a marine treatment. The upper area drives periodic maintenance (garden, pool, heat pump); the lower area drives full refurbs that open up closed layouts. Parking is OK uphill, tough near the Renfe station.
- Comarca: Maresme
- Población: 23.579 hab.
- Parque de vivienda predominante: unifamiliar
- Año medio de construcción: 1985
- Códigos postales: 08320
Frente marítimo elegante con casas de indianos, mezcla de unifamiliares y bloques modernos.
Preguntas frecuentes
Does condensation cause mould?
Yes, if continuous.
Do salt absorbers work?
For a room, insufficient.
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Sources and regulation
- CTE DB-HS 1 — Protección frente a la humedad — Código Técnico de la Edificación