Prevent Moisture from Forming Around Your Window Frame

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Prevent Moisture from Forming Around Your Window Frame

Thanks for tuning in! I’m Shaun Sterba, Warranty Manager at Charleston Homes and today I wanted to talk to you about condensation. Recently, I’ve been getting calls about condensation forming around window frames. Page 14 of our warranty book covers this topic, but I wanted to touch on it as well. Condensation is warm, moist air collecting on a cold surface (which your window in this case) and depending how cold it is, may freeze.

Everyday activities like cooking, cleaning and bathing contributes to putting excess warm moisture in the air. The moisture tries to find a place to escape by attaching itself to that cold surface. Brand new or newly remodeled homes will have a lot of that excess moisture, which is why we don’t recommend running a humidifier for the first year. However if you have to, run it a lower level.

To reduce condensation, make sure your dryer vent is attached properly, run your exhaust fan after bathing for an extra 30 minutes and periodically check your exhaust vents for proper ventilation. Also try opening your windows from time to time to allow fresh air in and the moist air to leave the home. You can also run a dehumidifier if necessary.

Thanks and have a great day!