Corbeau Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 In the brand-new (as in just-built-by-the-builder kind of brand new) house we just bought as an investment, I have condensation in the windows... Now, the nights are getting chilly (lows in the 40s) and my tenants (he's 87, she's 82) are probably cranking the furnace way up. Is that what would cause condensation to form in the windows? How shall I fix that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 de-humidifier The temperature differential is causing the condensation, but there's obviously too much moisture in the air, so you're gonna have to remove some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Condensation between the panes, or on the interior? I'm assuming they're double pane windows. Are they running a humidifier? Old folks seem to like a moist enviroment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Another thought, if the house is really new- taping compound from the drywall, paint and shit like that will all keep the humidity in a brand new house on the high side for longer than most people think. Just a thought, it may solve itself it's this is the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 It's probably the roof that's leaking... :poke: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Could be- after all, I didn't install it :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 If it's on the inside it's no big worry. If it's between the glass the windows are shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1K Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 There's home improvement show here... They've talked about this a bunch of times. Either a de-humidifier, or even a fan to circulate the air in the room can solve the problem. Another option was to keep the curtains, or blinds open. If the 'same' air doesn't stay next to the glass for long, it doesn't have time to condense. At my duplex (before I bought this house) it was like that.. Just opening the blinds prevented the condensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Sell the place and move to Arizona! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbeau Posted October 18, 2004 Author Share Posted October 18, 2004 Thanks for the replies, folks. Yes, the condensation is on the inside of the windows. I'll suggest to them that they run the furnace's fan full-time to circulate the air a little more. I hadn't thought about the extra humidity caused by taping, paint and (probably) the cement floor downstairs in the basement. Speaking of which, how long should I wait before painting that basement floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOXXIC Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Speaking of which, how long should I wait before painting that basement floor? I was told to wait at least 30 days prior to painting concrete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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