Condensation on windows: why it appears and how to fix it in Mataró
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 Mataró
0–150 €
Diagnosis or vents.
Contexto local · Mataró
Outdoor winter humidity is high in Mataró.
Mataró is the Maresme capital and the largest city on Barcelona's north coast. Sea proximity forces siloxane façade paint, stainless hardware and anti-corrosion cylinders on every exterior lock. The old town keeps narrow buildings with spiral staircases that limit material size — we often hoist large furniture up via balcony with pulleys. In the eixample and Cerdanyola, 1960s–80s flats have salt-battered external blinds we replace with marine-coated aluminium. Parking is tough near the centre; we unload first thing in the morning.
- Comarca: Maresme
- Población: 131.088 hab.
- Parque de vivienda predominante: piso-moderno
- Año medio de construcción: 1974
- Códigos postales: 08301, 08302, 08303, 08304
Capital del Maresme, con centro histórico denso, barrios obreros (Cerdanyola, Rocafonda) y áreas residenciales en Can Marfà.
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