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Home Maintenance for Dummies

Preventing Condensation on Glass, Frames, and Sills


Adapted From: Home Maintenance for Dummies

Condensation around windows can result when a window leaks air. Cold outside air mixes with warm inside air and creates a wet layer of condensation over the entire window. Help, you can't see! Condensation can actually form enough moisture to cause wood to rot. And don't forget mildew. Condensation is basically a feed bag for mildew. Condensation can be reduced by the following:

  • Sealing air leaks

  • Replacing single-pane glass with double-pane "insulated" glass

  • Using wood frame windows

  • Using storm windows

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If you have insulated windows and you see rainbows or condensation between the two sheets of glass, then your window has failed and should be replaced. The frame can remain, but the glass must be replaced. Here it is important to shop for the best guarantee. Where there are many who are ready to "sell to you" to get their piece of the almighty buck, there are a few who do offer a lifetime warranty. Study this aspect of your purchase carefully. A failed insulated window is expensive to replace at $150 and up.

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