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Old 11-07-09, 10:31 AM
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Condensation, on inside of new double pane windows

We have a small bead of condensation along the bottoms of our new Energy Efficient windows. We have two ceiling fans running and an air exchanger. Are the windows defective, or is it something we are doing wrong?
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Old 11-07-09, 11:03 AM
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If the condensation is on the room side the the RH is to high.
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Old 11-07-09, 11:14 AM
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If the condensation can be wiped off, it is simply condensation, like what you would get on a cold mirror after a hot shower. It would not be surprising to see that, even with "energy efficient windows", if you have RH humidity in the house that is over, say 40%. The edge of an insulating glass unit is the coldest part, so that's where moisture will condense.

There are many reasons it occurs on the bottom of the glass only. Most of it has to do with airflow. Best thing to do is to try to reduce your humidity somehow. You might also be able to reverse the direction your fan blades turn. in the winter, it's best to set the fans to blow upward rather than downward, which draws colder air upward, mixing it with the warm air near the ceiling.

One of the reasons vinyl is touted as being "better" than wood is that a little condensation like this won't harm the finish on the vinyl, like it would harm the finish on wood.
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Old 11-07-09, 02:27 PM
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What make and model are your windows? And did you save one of the energy rating stickers?

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