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� I�ixit-Moisture Problems Page 3 of 6 , track. You may see a bit more spring to the metal. Check the weatherstripping at the meeting rail, where the upper and lower sashes meet. Try to re-spnng the metal here as well. You may need to replace your weatherstripping. Recommended publications: C`aull:in�� a�Id �Veatherstl�ippin17. ��'i�ldo��s a�t�l I)oocs Back to beginning of or Triple pane windows, with frost buildup I had new windows installed.• double pane wood on the inside, single pane aluminum on the outside, giving me triple pane windows. I also had a new picture window installed, which has double pane glass. The picture window has about two inches of frost buildup around the bottom and about a quarter of the way up the sides. The rest of the windows fog up between the wood- framed panes and on the inside of the aluminum window: Is this normal or are they all leaking air? Frost or sweat on the windows comes from a significant temperature difference between inside and outside air and the amount of humidity indoors. The greater the temperature difference, and the higher the humidity,the more likely the problem. In very cold weather, a certain amount of frost may be inevitable, but in most cases moisture buildup on windows can and should be avoided. In the long run, moisture can ruin window frames and other building materials. Because your new windows are tighter and more energy efficient, more humidity is trapped indoors waiting to condense on cold surfaces. At the same time,there may be too much uncontrolled air leakage around the window frame, if the area was not sealed properly after installation. This could explain the moisture on the inner surface of the storm window. Remedies include caulking and weatherstripping any cracks betweeri the window and the wall. Adding exhaust fans or other ventilation devices is a good way to keep humidity down. Make sure that exhaust fans are equipped with well insulated ductwork. Also,whenever adjusting household ventilation, make sure that the air supply is adequate for your combustion appliances, such � as the furnace,water heater, and fireplace. For more immediate frost control on the storm windows, consider opening the weep holes, located at the bottom of the storm window frame. Or, prop open the storm window about 1/4 inch. This would provide more moisture relief and still maintain most of the storm window's performance. Recommended publications: C'aull:in�,� �111CI ��UI1lfSLl'1��1111�!, H011lt �Ioistur�. ��in�lu��s �in�l U��r� � � Back to beginning of or I can't open the door unless I use a biow dryer to melt the ice... I live in an apartment. Since my skin and nose get so dry from the air during the winter, I purchased a couple of small humidifiers for my living room and bedroom. I've had the humidiry level at about 40 percent by the http://www.commerce.state.mn.us/pages/Energy/InfoCenter/FixIdfixit04.htm 2/16/O 1