Quick Column Summary: Add wall insulation to balloon framing Based on where you live...no You need that opening to allow water vapor an escape Ruth Hendrickson, who lives in Lincoln, MA wrote to me with a very fascinating question: "My wood frame house built in 1927 has wood shingles outside and plaster over rock lath […]
With fall in the air, the weather can get colder and wetter. You need to consider how to protect your home construction building materials from the elements. Manufactured housing options can save time when doing home construction late in the building season.
Condensation problems in the garage could be from melted snow, a propane heater or a vapor barrier in the wrong place. Moisture problems are caused by too much humidity. A ceiling vapor barrier can trap moisture and create condensation.
Frost in walls can form when temperatures drop well below zero. This interior wall frost is condensation from the water vapor held in the warm air inside your house. What can be done to reduce interior frost?
Controlling indoor humidity will help condensation in the form of frosting on inside walls and dripping windows. Check your indoor humidity with a hygrometer. Learn how does a hygrometer work, then follow these tips on controlling indoor humidity and window condensation.
Frost inside an attic is a sign that something is terribly wrong. Water vapor is condensing on the cold roof surfaces and then freezing. The source of the water must be found and stopped. Wood rot and mold are a reality if the frost continues to form.
Humidity and temperature are correlated. Turn down your humidifier output as the outside temperature drops, or expect condensation problems. Too little humidity causes static electricity and a drag on fuel bills, but too much can cause damage.
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.
Ice, frost and other condensation need to be removed from your attic. Mold, mildew or rot can occur. Exhaust them with turbine vents.
Cool air intake can lower humidity causing static electricity. Water vapor exhausts causing condensation. Check your humidifier and seal areas cold air enters.
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