Condensation and Mould around windows


Jump to Page:
< Previous  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]    Next >




wall-E   
Member since: May 09
Posts: 357
Location: Beautiful BC Baby

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 08-02-16 03:29:18

Hello! Just curious but to people here face a lot of condensation and hence mould (black stains) on the windows.

I get this and wondering what to people typically do.



dimple2001   
Member since: Apr 04
Posts: 2873
Location: Western Hemisphere

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 08-02-16 10:20:17

Windex!!

(For more ideas, watch the movie, My Big Fat Greek Wedding)


-----------------------------------------------------------------
Dimple2001


JRF   
Member since: Jul 04
Posts: 1853
Location: GTA, Ontario

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 08-02-16 15:12:53

Also check the source of the problem, humidifier adjustment in winter and dehumidifier in summer.


-----------------------------------------------------------------
The cowards never started,
The weak died on the way,
Only the strong arrived.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yK1i9cLAMM


san-hugo   
Member since: Aug 10
Posts: 2009
Location:

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 08-02-16 16:04:21


This is problem at my home as well (15 years old). Have played around with humidifier, de humidifier, ventilations, temp control, vent fan but not much of the luck. Seems like the vacuum seal in the window panes is withered away after this long a period. Even tried to shift between blinds to curtains to both or none.

It happens on certain days only though. There is no one location isolated ( kitchen or living or bedroom/Wr) . It happens uniformly in all rooms on that particular day. Seems like its a combination of the remaining ability of window, weather conditions outside and humidifier settings not being as per the conditions.

I 'll keep watching for more answers.



RBO   
Member since: Aug 06
Posts: 1761
Location: Mississauaga

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 08-02-16 17:13:16

Quote:
Originally posted by san-hugo

This is problem at my home as well (15 years old). Have played around with humidifier, de humidifier, ventilations, temp control, vent fan but not much of the luck. Seems like the vacuum seal in the window panes is withered away after this long a period. Even tried to shift between blinds to curtains to both or none.

It happens on certain days only though. There is no one location isolated ( kitchen or living or bedroom/Wr) . It happens uniformly in all rooms on that particular day. Seems like its a combination of the remaining ability of window, weather conditions outside and humidifier settings not being as per the conditions.

I 'll keep watching for more answers.



Hi SH,

same situation at my home too...it happens on certain days only....my house is around 12 years old.

question is within short span of period is windows weather seals get that bad??


OP,

visit below link for more cause and correction:

http://www.madisonvinyl.com/vinyl-window-condensation.php




Full House   
Member since: Oct 12
Posts: 2677
Location:

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 08-02-16 17:31:23


A house that is well humidified has a tendency to form some moisture pockets as the w?ter tends to condense at the far corners at the bottom of a window?s glass panel.

That also indicates a poor circulations to an extent at a few ?reas and the inability of the air to remove the moisture formation at a few locations. It is a common occurance and a Little bit of work gets involved in its removal and if not done in its stride, you will see a Little blackening of the Wood and the caulking around the corners. Currently there are a few caulking tubes that are available on the market to take care of the so called mould. Worth a try as it only costs under five bucks or so.

Generally I wait for some one else to do it. They in turn think that I will do it. So, between the two of us it never gets done. But one fine day I swear and cuss and use a few of the four letter words, such as work, love, slog etc., and I buy a case of beer and use a lot of elbow greae and swing my arms into action and get that job of finishing the case, and the job gets done. After I finish that job, I stand a Little distance away from it and admire the Handy work done. Later on I stand in front of the mirror and smile at the figure in the mirror. Mmmm Congratulations, for job well done. Looks like a profesional job.

FH.

LMCHRC



AshwaniG   
Member since: Jul 04
Posts: 1484
Location: Convinient

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 10-02-16 10:19:26

Its a great observation and very true. Easiest way to rectify circulation issue is run your fan 24X7 on furnace and open the drapes etc from time to time .

Quote:
Originally posted by Full House



That also indicates a poor circulations to an extent at a few ?reas and the inability of the air to remove the moisture formation at a few locations. .

FH.

LMCHRC




-----------------------------------------------------------------
Growing Old Is Mandatory ..Growing UP is Optional


Contributors: san-hugo(2) Full House(2) love_n_peace(1) dimple2001(1) JRF(1) RBO(1) AshwaniG(1) wall-E(1)



Jump to Page: < Previous  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]    Next >

Discussions similar to: Condensation and Mould around windows

Topic Forum Views Replies
What you guys mean by a “good job”?
Jobs 1633 1
pls help in choosing college
Study 1889 0
help needed
Study 1712 1
Hot jobs in IT -Computer (Cutting edge technologies)
Jobs 2071 4
American car/ Japaneese car ( 1 2 3 )
Driving 3780 14
Brits In Canada ( 1 2 )
Relocation 4269 10
Internet Explorer vs Netscape ( 1 2 )
Science & Technology 2847 11
Seeking advice when to move permanently. ( 1 2 3 4 5 )
Moving Soon 7188 31
Telecommunications Career Question ( 1 2 )
Jobs 2405 9
Mother -in-Law visiting from India!!!!! ( 1 2 3 ... Last )
Canadian Sakhi 17459 45
How to get rid of food stains in cloths
Life 1847 3
Urgent care Dentist needed
Health and Wellness 1656 3
Sanjaya's performance last night
USA 1296 6
Business Analyst
Jobs 2220 6
Browser Problems
Science & Technology 1892 1
What is svchost.exe and why is it running?
Science & Technology 1592 3
Ghost image of Windows Vista
Science & Technology 1514 1
Mysterious Leak in House (Handymen Please Advise)
General 1670 3
Fighting Grow Op menace and protecting your investment and community
Real Estate & Mortgages 3298 2
Whats wrong with young black guys? ( 1 2 3 ... Last )
General 9370 60
Needs urgent help or advice for basement leaking problem and mold
General 1504 2
Potpourri radio / Pinki is back
General 2528 3
RSS FEEDS and MICROSOFT - WINDOWS 10 and they say IT IS FREE...!!!
Science & Technology 1468 2
Mold inspection
General 1495 2
Condensation and Mould around windows ( 1 2 )
Life 4070 9
 


Share:
















Advertise Contact Us Privacy Policy and Terms of Usage FAQ
Canadian Desi
© 2001 Marg eSolutions


Site designed, developed and maintained by Marg eSolutions Inc.