Condensation

 

Condensation is a very common problem in Northern Michigan or anywhere the climate provides cold temperatures. It is a common misperception that something is wrong with the window if condensation is forming on the interior of the window. Condensation is a common by-product of high humidity on the interior of the home and cold temperatures on the exterior of the home. Technology has come a long ways in window manufacturing, however; it has not eliminated the fact that glass is a great conductor of heat and cold. If it is cold outside some of that cold is going to be transferred through the glass to the interior of the home. If you have a high humidity level in your home condensation will form on the glass. Areas where this is most prevalent are in kitchens, baths, and basements. The only real solution to this issue is a dehumidifier, which can either be a stand-alone unit or one that is hooked up to a forced air furnace.

 

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