[Greenbuilding] condensation on storms

Matt Dirksen dirksengreen at gmail.com
Thu Oct 24 06:18:08 CDT 2013


Have you tried the polycro window insulation kits? I always have the same issue, until I install the polycro kits.

Certainly reducing the moisture in the air might help as well, but it also might not be comfortable.


Matt


On Oct 23, 2013, at 11:39 PM, Benjamin Pratt <benjamin.g.pratt at gmail.com> wrote:

>  Although I caulk all my windows with removable caulk every Fall, the storms always get quite a bit of condensation on them, especially on the top floor in the rooms adjacent to the shower. This condensation freezes, and blocks the view and sunlight. 
>   I can try leaving them slightly open this winter, but don't know how much this will increase heat loss. It may be worth it if this would work. We just spent the time washing all the windows, to get as much sunlight in the house as possible this winter, and this will be a wasted effort of condensation is bad.would be a waste of time because of the condensation. 
>   Any opinions or suggestions?
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