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Reducing the relative humidity is a standard answer and a necessary
measure, but when you say that you "caulk all my windows with
removable caulk", do that you mean sealing between the jab and the
sash? That is suggested by your mention of removable caulk.<br>
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Have you sealed the joints between the trim, casing (and sill and
apron, if the windows have these) and the wall surface? I often
find these leaking more than the sash/jamb joints.<br>
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If these are double-hung windows, how do you seal the meeting rails
(between the upper and lower sash), another joit where I have found
overlooked leakage.<br>
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It's awkward to speculate on limited information but, if you have
condensation on the storm panels, you do have leakage.<br>
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An inside storm might help, but if the leaks around the inside face
of the jamb aren't sealed, you would probably still have leakage and
condensation.<br>
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I hope this is helpful and doesn't just re-plow old ground.<br>
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Bob Klahn<br>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 10/23/2013 11:39 PM, Benjamin Pratt
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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. </span>
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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. </div>
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Any opinions or suggestions?</div>
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b e n j a m i n p r a t t<br>
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professor art+design<br>
the university of wisconsin stout
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