2006-11-22 03:25:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
get a dehumidifier
2006-11-22 03:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by selwyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where the condensation is appearing.
On the outside, no, it's down to atmospheric effects when using low-e glasses.
On the inside, you should only get a bit around the edges when it's very cold outside - or if it's in your bathroom. No t much you can do apart from getting triple glazing.
On the inside of the glazing - the dg unit has failed and needs replacing.
2006-11-22 03:31:25 · answer #2 · answered by boojum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the condensation is in between the glasses then there is a problem with the window as there is a pressurization problem on it. You might have to fix this as moss might start appearing in the window.
If it is on the inside you might want to rub some window cleaners based with oils
2006-11-23 01:28:39 · answer #3 · answered by nitr021 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow all these technical answers,,
window quality could be a factor , low e? argon filled?
another factor overlooked here so far is interior moisture.
we know there is interior moisture , but how much? is it a problem, where is the biggest contributor?
are you on a crawl? does it have vapor barrier?
does your dryer vent go to the outside of the house or is it flopping in the breeze in the crawl?
how bad is the moisture on the windows? is it slight in the corners or does it cover much of the window?
what kind of siding does your house have? asbestos siding is older and holds interior moisture, sometimes you can eve see the stud marks on the outside of older homes when its really cold
if its a basement , is there alot of moisture on basement windows? sump pit?
there are many reasons for moisture on windows sometimes its no problem at all , sometimes it indicates a problem that needs attention
2006-11-22 12:33:21 · answer #4 · answered by shadoburn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is appearing within the two panes of glass, the seal is broken and the window needs to be replaced. They are actually a sealed unit (2 panes of glass with a nitrogen gas between). Once this seal has broken and the gas leaks out... the window unit needs replacing.
2006-11-22 03:43:52 · answer #5 · answered by prop4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it steams up interior, the pane desires replaceing because of the fact the seal between the glass has broken. there's a vaccume seal inbetween double glazing homestead windows, whilst the panel is broken or the seal broken or glass cracks, it we could air in and moisture, no thank you to restoration it different than changing the full glass. there much less effectual aswell whilst the seal has long previous.
2016-10-17 09:33:05 · answer #6 · answered by ridinger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open the vents on the inside of the window frame
2006-11-22 03:28:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Problem occurs when the surface temperature of the glass is lower than the dew point of the air. Dehumidify the air.
2006-11-22 03:34:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the inside of the house the same temp as the out side.
2006-11-22 06:23:03 · answer #9 · answered by Larry-Oklahoma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open a window or two
2006-11-22 05:30:32 · answer #10 · answered by B F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋