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Default window getting wet from inside

On Fri, 25 Nov 2005 10:55:58 +0000, Pete C
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On Wed, 23 Nov 2005 20:11:06 -0500,
wrote:

On Wed, 23 Nov 2005 18:28:28 GMT,
(Doug Miller)
wrote:

In article , "glukane" wrote:
Hi, my house's windows gets wet in the inside all the time and sometime, it
forms ice. what can i do to get rid of it?

Storm windows.


Or reduce your humidity. Should have 40% or less.


40% or less? Is that guaranteed to prevent condensation?


Not guaranteed - but pretty darn close.

What's the ideal humidity between 16-21C for comfortable living?

cheers,
Pete.

see:
http://www.historichomeworks.com/hhw...recontrol.html

where it says:
"Indoor Humidity
The most critical item in preventing moisture damage is to keep indoor
relative humidity at reasonable levels during the heating season.
While exceptionally dry conditions may cause respiratory problems and
shrinking of wood furniture or trim, humidities of 30 to 40 percent
appear to prevent these problems. When indoor humidity exceeds 40
percent during cold weather, moisture problems begin to appear. It is
difficult even with proper vapor retarders to construct a house that
will not have condensation problems when indoor humidity exceeds 40
percent. When a house is retrofitted with insulation without the
benefit of vapor retarders and air leakage control, an even lower
humidity may be required. Persistent condensation on double-glazed
windows is a good indicator that relative humidity is too high and may
cause damage to the exterior finish."