Invest in a hygrometer to keep close tabs on the humidity level. Since the bathroom and kitchen are humidity hot spots, using an exhaust fan to send some of that excess moisture outside should help dry out indoor air. Most bathrooms have an exhaust fan, and the vent on your range hood can work the same magic in your kitchen. If it does and the hose and duct are leak-free , your next stop should be your fireplace: Inspect the wall around your hearth for beading water.
An unused, sealed fireplace limits air circulation, creating the perfect opportunity for mold and mildew to move in. If you notice a musty smell or discolored spots on your wall, your home may already be playing host to fungi. Moving quickly and working with a specialist will prevent further damage to your home, so it can be a smart investment.
Disclosure: BobVila. Unfortunately, if you do have condensation between window panes, you will have to replace the glass units. This may or may not be possible depending on the type, age and manufacturer of the original window. In some cases, you will not be able to replace the glass units, and you will need to replace the whole window. This is usually a good idea especially if the windows are old.
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Blog Post Updated on: November 19, In this post you will learn … Learn about the different types of window condensation. Learn about tips to help avoid window condensation. Solutions for fixing window condensation.
Turn Down the Humidifier You might notice condensation in your bathroom, kitchen, or nursery. Buy a Moisture Eliminator If you suspect that there is excess moisture in certain areas of your home, you can purchase a moisture eliminating product, such as DampRid.
Bathroom and Kitchen Fans Use your bathroom and kitchen fans every time you cook or shower. Circulate the Air Circulating the air can also help reduce the condensation on your windows. Raise the Temperature Raising the temperature of the windows will reduce the condensation on them.
Add Weather Stripping Adding weather stripping to your windows can help keep warm air from leaving your home. Use Storm Windows If you have older windows in your home, using storm windows during the winter months can help reduce condensation on your interior windows.
In times gone by draughtier homes had far fewer condensation issues as the air was constantly moving and water vapour could escape up chimneys, through gaps in window frames or under doors. With the latest glazing technologies we have achieved amazing insulation for our homes, but this can lead to external condensation. Because the outer pane of glass is never heated, in cold, fresh spring or autumn days external condensation can gather due to a combination of humid air conditions and the glass having a temperature below the dew point.
In any areas of untreated damp caused by condensation, black mould can grow. As well as being unsightly and damaging the surfaces it forms on, it can also become a health hazard. Damp and mould can also affect the immune system. Damp patches can appear on walls around the affected window.
As well as becoming a breeding ground for mould, this can discolour paint and cause wallpaper to peel. Curtains and other soft furnishings can also be damaged by the damp caused by condensation. They can become mouldy and take on the musty smell of the room. Therefore, neither the windows nor the surrounding area stays damp long enough to cause any problems. This not only keeps your home warm, but it saves on your heating bills and reduces your carbon footprint.
Single glazed windows are the biggest cause of internal condensation. The less effective insulation values mean that the external pane of glass will also be slightly heated by the warmth escaping, so external condensation is also less likely.
The most sophisticated energy-efficient glass is the biggest culprit when it comes to external condensation. While the internal pane of glass will warm up with the room, thereby minimising internal condensation, none of this warmth will reach the outer pane of glass.
The upshot is too much water vapour in the room and windows which are cold enough to attract it. I'd even be willing to do a couple of the "soundproof" window arrangements with 2 windows in one frame just to get away from the condensation. I just mention this as an example of how I might vary things just to get away from the exterior condensation. So, can anybody tell me about this? Is there anyway to be reasonably sure that the exterior condensation problem is under control?
Thanks for your interest and help, including the info already offered in this discussion string. Best wishes to you all in your work and with your windows, Andy. Actually, you will have condensation anytime that the temperature of the surface of the glass drops below the dew point temperature. Generally, unless it is really steamy outside and the inside air conditioner is cranking, you won't see exterior condensation on the window surface during the day Also, a slight breeze or the sun shining directly on the surface of the window will affect the formation of condensation I have read your response to the widow condesation issue for condensation o n the outside of the windows, How can the exterior panes get below dew point when they are insulated?
I believe that the only way for condensation to form is moist air traveling across a cold surface, which would mean that the windows are leaking around their seal in the frame letting the warm inside air to travel across the cool outside pane and then condense. You certainly get morning dew on grass, and metal surfaces like the hood of a car when the air cools overnight.
This is a very educational post on windows. Thank you Oberon for the in-depth but reasonably simple explanation. I am having a similar issue on my new house. Some windows have condensation issues on the outside and some do not. In my case it even happens when I leave the windows open at night.
Wide open window so the the temperature is exactly the same on both sides of the glass but the outside pane gets condensation and the inside stays perfectly dry.
Any ideas? Hi everyone, I found this forum due to a similar issue with new low e windows that are doing the same thing at my house. Also, Kansas makes a really good point, shouldn't the windows stay above dew point if insulated?
Furthermore, my condensation is rectangular and soesn't cover the entire window pane pic attached. While I appreciate some of the "weather" explanations, Now I'm also concerned that the soon to be built retirement house will suffer similar problems and that's something I'm not willing to accept. Thanks for any more info! It comes back to 2 simple points: 1. AND 2. Air can hold a certain amount of water. The warmer the air, the more water it can hold. Think about your ice cold drink when you are outside on a hot day - what forms on the glass?
The moisture collects on the cool surfaces. Because the air temperature, moisture, and surface temperatures are always changing, it is hard to get an idea of the circumstances involing certain windows - BUT the science is always the same. Condensation forms when the temperature of a surface drops below that of the dew point.
Was there some air movement that dried the glass off? Air movement that brought in less moisture in the air? Is that bush giving off heat instead? Is the window sheltered more than the others? This is all very good information and we too are experiencing moisture on the outside of the windows, only the top half of the window only. Another concern I have about this moisture is will this be an issue in the winter and become frost on the windows? Check out these two articles for some good tips on avoiding and removing window condensation.
Like the others say, it's all about temperature on the surface of the glass and amount of moisture in the air. The screen mesh will alter the glass surface temperature which could be part of the reason you are seeing the issue on some of your sash but not all. We have replaced four of the 31 windows in our home with High efficiency and these are the only windows with morning condensation outside and no views until it clears.
We have a significant mountain view that is gone until this clears. This is unacceptable to just say this is normal. Why didnt the manufacture of high E have an answer to correct this and not just accept this as normal.
There has to be someone that can answer how to resolve this issue without going back to lower efficiency. I am stuck with the cost of these windows and would rather go back to spending a few cents more on air conditioning to have a window I can see through.
The point of having double or triple glazing is to insulate the interior from the exterior weather. The only explanation for exterior condensation that makes any sense is faulty seals on the windows that get exterior condensation. We too have recently had a problem with condensation on a newly installed double-pane window.
My problem is that the condensation only forms on 1 window on the outside of the outer pane. I read through all of the other posts and I must conclude that there is probably no problem. But, my husband, being an engineer just can't stand the fact that the window does this and wants it replaced. I don't want to have to go through the hassle. Should I just tell him not to worry or would it be any different if we did in fact have that window replaced?
BV - I don't think that replacing the window will make a difference. As Oberon, BV and others explain, there are a lot of variables, and it comes down to dew point. It's not a fur coat. There's only so much insulation it can provide -- it will still conduct heat and cold to some extent.
So, if the combination of temp and moisture is at the levels to make dew form, it will form. Another factor, not sure if I saw it mentioned in this thread or not, but modern homes are so well insulated that they keep more moisture locked inside the house, which can contribute to condensation as well.
Might not be the case for your windows since the condensation is on the outside, but thought it should be mentioned. I had a sliding glass door installed, insulating glass, low e, argon. I put the door in for the view of the bay, especially at night and early morning. Even with the door open Even wiping the glass doesn't really help. This is so awful How to make it STOP. I have condensation on my windows on the out side BUT only on the top half, any suggestions.
We have newly installed windows throughout the house. We get condensation on some of them, especially on cool mornings summer and fall. This sounds similar to what others describe. Here is what is unusual.
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