2007-11-24 03:07:00 · 5 answers · asked by Karen A 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If I understand you right, the condensation is between the panes of glass in your new windows.....
If that's the case, the new windows are crap... they aren't sealed as they should be... you should immediately talk to whoever installed them.....
2007-11-24 05:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mary G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Window with condensation on the inside is due to moisture in the room collecting on the windows. If it didn't occur on the old windows it was likely due to air getting around the window. You can; 1. get a dehumidifier, 2. seal the crawl space under the house(that's what I did) or 3. change your heat source( I now heat with wood). My condensation was so bad when I moved here that I needed to replace all my window sills from water damage. Now its too dry.
2007-11-24 11:16:17 · answer #2 · answered by paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be because of excess moisture in the air. Always vent the bathroom when showering. This will keep excess moisture from condensing on colder surfaces. Make sure the clothes dryer is vented to the outside. Seal any leaks you find in the vent pipe. A dehumidifier will pull excess moisture from the air, although this is not usually needed in the winter, because of the drying effect of heating the home. Hopefully, the windows were installed properly. Call the installer to come and take a look, and determine what the problem may be.
2007-11-24 11:20:34 · answer #3 · answered by handyrandy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The condensation is due to excess humidity in the air. The recommended level to maintain is 30-50% depending on the time of year. You can control this with a dehumidifier, by proper use of bath fans, or proper hvac duct system design to bring in outside air. For more info, check out the air quality page at my source.
2007-11-24 11:37:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In cold weather the ideal humidity is 50% - 53%. (Under 45% you'll get sinus and respiratory problems. Over 60% you'll get mold problems.)
Before doing anything expensive, have a contractor check to make sure the house has "proper vents" installed in the attic. This is usually the problem if the humidity is high in the whole house. Proper vents are very cheap, and the contractor should be able to install them for you fairly cheap. It's also a job you can handle yourself. The only tool required is a staple gun.
2007-11-24 11:54:55 · answer #5 · answered by Kurtis G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋