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More and more radiators, designed to heat the home during the colder seasons, are being installed under windows. It was a time when radiator installation was done in a risky way, nowadays it seems that more and more craftsmen decide to mount these radiators under the windows. Let’s find out why.
There is a reason for that. We tell you why radiators are installed under windows.
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Why are radiators installed under windows?
The apartments and interior architecture have evolved over time. However, when the craftsmen come to install the radiators, they place them in the same place: under the window. We don’t ask questions and let them do it, but why are they installed there?
One reason is that if the radiator was not placed under the window, the window glass would be extremely cold.
When the warm, humid air in the house meets the cold side of the glass, the vapors liquefy and condensation occurs. Condensation can damage walls. It can create mold, damage woodwork, and cause unpleasant odors in the house.
When the radiator is installed under the windows, a “curtain” of heat is created. This prevents water vapor from condensing on windows or other surfaces in the home.
“In fact, a radiator must be installed under each window. If there are two windows in the room, we will place two radiators at a maximum distance of 30-40 cm from the wall with the glass. Placing the radiator under the window is a wise choice from another point of view: it is a dead space and generally nothing else can be placed, such as furniture,” explains Thierry Chalençon, thermal insulation expert.
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