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Default window getting wet from inside

All windows, almost regardless of R value, will have
some condensation given enough indoor moisture and
temperature difference inut

"boubou" wrote in message
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yea, but if indoor humidity is not the problem then,

would it be the
installation of the windows? double pane getting

condensation AND ice build
up when really cold
"daestrom" wrote

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" Solar Flare" wrote in

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and mold... and sinus infections...and...


High humidity *could* be the OP's problem and that

would lead to some
other issues.

But high humidity alone would *not* lead to *FROST*

on the inside of the
window as the OP has. That can only happen if the

inside surface of the
window/frame is really cold (32F). With a really

cold frame, even 30% RH
inside will condense/frost on the window (dew point

for 70F and 30RH is
about 37F).

Adding storm windows will help to reduce heat loss

and stop the inside
frame/glass from getting so cold.

daestrom