- Check that all ventilation equipment is properly set.
- Air out the kitchen or room by opening a window after use of heat and or steam.
- Leave attic louvers open year round.
- Set humidifiers properly.
- Call a heating and/or ventilation contractor to make sure ventilation is adequate for your home.
Understanding Condensation on Your New Windows
Condensation on your windows means there is an excess of humidity in your home. Condensation may occur as a natural result of humidity within the house and internal/external temperature differentials. Condensation on the glass does not indicate a defect in the window but results when warm moist air comes in contact
with the colder surface of the window.
Condensation is caused by household activities such as: showers, cooking, running the washing machine and dishwasher or any other activity that involves hot air adding moisture to the air. Window condensation can be temporary during: any steam producing
activity, during the start of each heating season due to the absorbed moisture during the summer, during sharp temperature changes, and during remodeling and/or construction.
In order to reduce condensation you can: