condensation / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...condensation in walls and roofs. We’ve all heard of condensation, but has anyone ever heard of interstitial condensation? If you haven’t (or even if you have) have a read of the below. What is interstitial condensation? Interstitial condensation is a form of damp that occurs most often in winter when warm, moist, inter...

...Condensation can cause damage to homes and lead to costly renovations and repairs So, the question is – what should we do about condensation? How do we fix and prevent condensation in our homes? Condensation in homes – the basics So what is condensation? Condensation in its purest form is caused when humidity in the ...

...condensation on windows was common place and hard to stop. This led to a build up of mould and mildew in homes. Modern day airtight homes need mechanical assistance to stop moisture damage and protect indoor air quality, especially true in basements where ventilation is essential to stop mold forming. There are still t...

...condensation problems? Attic ventilation - Is your attic ventilated correctly and sufficiently? Air leakage from the ceiling - Is the ceiling vapor barrier intact and doing its job? There are 3 different issues to check for and to deal with to fix the problem of ice buildup in an attic, and you really should work towa...

...condensation.  In order to prevent condensation from forming, a vapor barrier should be placed on the warm side of your insulation to stop warm, moist air from condensing on a cold surface inside your wall. In cold climates like Canada, for most of the year the vapor barrier should be on the inside of the insulation. I...

...condensation which can be hard to stop, and in some cases it will turn to ice. This is particularly noticeable during periods of extreme cold, made worse by high indoor humidity and lower-quality windows. Winterizing your home: Condensation and ice on windows is a sure sign that your home needs checking over Solution...

...condensation forming at the interior top edge of exterior walls. I once had a client with that very design who was tipped off to the problem by water droplets forming on the interior of the kitchen cupboards. The problem was that the wall in the back of the cupboards was cold due to a lack of insulation, so the humid a...