Condensation Problems

By Tim Carter
©1993-2008 Tim Carter

Summary: Condensation problems frustrate homeowners in nearly every part of the U.S. High humidity and water vapor from the ground and indoor sources are culprits forming those dreaded water beads all over your new windows! Fight condensation problems with high quality replacement windows, foundation vapor barriers and control of humidity inside your home.

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Susan Verhoeff
12 Mar 2008, 18:14

question on condensation forming on PVC piping from dryer vent. piping goes from 3rd floor to attic and then crawls along approx. 12 ft. of pvc to outside vent flap. we live in CT - temp changes in winter. I have found standing water in pipe and dryer not drying fast enough, with zero lint.
any advise?

AsktheBuilder
15 Mar 2008, 06:52

Susan,
You bet. I cover this exact water issue in other columns here about venting Dryers. You should read them and discover how easy it is to stop it.

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