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"Condensation"

Condensation / Discussions

Will spray foam on basement walls prevent condensation?

Hi we have a new home with a finished basement, last year I noticed condensation on the concrete behind the vapor barrier and insulation while doing a project. ...

Posted by Michael Scott April 12, 2021 Basements improvements 3 responses

Does hydronic radiant cooling work?

Has hydronic radiant cooling advanced enough to be a viable, cost effective option for an average 2300 sq ft residential house? Hydronic radiant cooling can be ...

Posted by dean c April 30, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

Should I replace my skylights with solar tubes?

...condensation damage with paint bubbling up around it. And they let in a lot of heat in the summer. I'm on board that solar tubes are the better choice energy wi...

Posted by Elizabeth Brown Nov. 30, 2018 Windows and doors 1 response

How do you remove water droplets from under a crawl space vapor barrier?

...condensation under your vapor barrier can be a little disconcerting to look at sometimes and it may seem like something is wrong, but that’s only because it’s s...

Posted by Paul Racioppo Feb. 7, 2020 Crawl spaces 3 responses

What causes moisture on a ceiling in winter?

...Condensation forms when humid air meets a cold surface, so if there is condensation on a ceiling then there be either thermal bridging - a lack of insulation. O...

Posted by Cheri Banet Jan. 23, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What is the best way to deal with a drop ceiling in a high humidity room?

...condensation/moisture that would be potentially trapped in there by a barrier would cycle on its own. Water vapor, condensation, evaporation - and 55% is above ...

Posted by steve Roberts Dec. 24, 2019 Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces 1 response

Can you use Foam boards on basement walls to stop condensation?

...condensation issue?  If I install 1” or 2” foam insulation board sliding them in behind the studs and directly to the concrete wall will this stop the condensat...

Posted by Chad Johnson Dec. 21, 2019 Basements improvements 3 responses

Is Condensation on Windows a bad sign?

...condensation on our windows just a part of living in Michigan in winter?  Condensation on double-glazed windows in cold climates is fairly common unfortunately....

Posted by Greg Olmstead Dec. 12, 2019 Walls and Roofs 1 response

Should I install basement drain tile vents?

...condensation issues? A floor drain will in no way prevent mold due to condensation inside walls, the only way to do that would be strip the walls and rebuild th...

Posted by gary taube Dec. 11, 2019 Foundation and basement improvements 3 responses

How do you prevent mold in a finished basement?

We had a water leak in our basement earlier this year and when the contractors started pulling off damaged drywall we were disgusted to find that our basement w...

Posted by Brian Cole Nov. 22, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

How to fix condensation on ceilings?

...condensation again. Please help me figure out what is causing this and how to fix it! Thank you Condensation in the home is bad news for sure, but for the momen...

Posted by Jessica Sadler Nov. 13, 2019 Walls and Roofs 1 response

Why is there condensation in between 1.5" polyiso board and roxul insulation?

...condensation and a little bit of mold in between the bat and the polyiso. Did I do something wrong here? The humidity in my basement is 45%.

Posted by Tyler Norrie Feb. 9, 2021 Basements improvements

Should our HRV keep our humidity lower than 40%, even in the cold months?

...condensation on windows, is that there can be a number of causes. 40% RH isn’t unusual, and at -30C its not a surprise you’re seeing condensation form. Your HRV...

Posted by Kim Clement Feb. 8, 2021 Ventilation 5 responses

Why is there condensation above ground on an interior basement wall?

...condensation from the cold air. What can we do...help!

Posted by Barb Daluisio Jan. 12, 2021 Basements improvements 1 response

My window drips when I run my air conditioning. What is the fix?

...condensation on windows on this inside is a very different matter.  Air conditioning systems don’t just cool the air in a home, they lower relative humidity lev...

Posted by Sean Sullivan Aug. 27, 2020 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 5 responses

Is it normal that condensation forms on the windows of my new home?

...Condensation forms when humid air comes in contact with cold surfaces. So you will get more condensation with double-pane than triple pane, and more when the ai...

Posted by Kevin Newman April 19, 2017 Windows and doors 1 response

My door lock keeps freezing to the point I can’t open it, why does this happen?

I have a newly built home (3 years) that is extremely well-insulated and airtight house that had a blower door with results near 1 ACH. I am thrilled with it in...

Posted by AJ Nov. 13, 2016 Walls and Roofs 8 responses

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