2007-01-30 05:49:31 · 2 answers · asked by babsybabe 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
An unvented attic is possibly part of what is causing your issue - the real issue is the amount of humidity in your home...
If you think about all the moisture expelled into the air in your home every day: people, pets, plants, laundry, dishes, baths & showers - all that moisture has to be dealt with. If it is not, when the warmer, moisture-laden air hits the cold glass surface, the mositure literally condenses right out of the air and on to your windows.
New homes have primary exhaust fans built in for just this reason, although most people neglect using this feature. If your home is older, you might have a recirculating fan on your furnace which would allow the air to keep moving. If you don't have either of these options, then using your bathroom fans and an externally-vented rangehood fan can help. The goal is to remove some of the moisture from the air and to keep the air moving.
Along with ensuring adequate air movement in your home, also ensure that air movement gets to the windows - open blinds and curtains whenever possible to encourage air flow over the glass.
If moisture build-up on windows is excessive, such as after a really cold snap in the weather, it's helpful to wipe the condensation off. This just helps ensure that you don't end up with mold.
For further information try visiting the Alberta New Home Warranty Program website - they've got all sorts of advice for homeowners and publications you can order.
2007-01-30 07:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An unvented attic will cause this problem.Do you have one
2007-01-30 06:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by section hand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋