Condensation / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...condensation behind. Where wall condensation usually shows up The image below is a sample of what I think is a somewhat confusing looking diagram for what it is trying to explain. At first glance, it makes it look like moisture is just going to freeze randomly in mid-air inside your wall, which is not the case. But w...

...condensation Condensation occurs when warm, moist air cools down to its dew point temperature. When this happens within a wall assembly, liquid water forms inside the structure, leading to severe issues: Mold and mildew growth. Rotting of wood framing and sheathing. Loss of insulation R-value when batt insulation gets...

Flooded basement? That really sucks... Basement flooding can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare, and I should know. My basement first flooded while I was away getting married, so our honeymoon was spent mopping up the mess left by that flood. I get it - it’s a horrible sight and feeling to step down those stairs and sudd...

Basements, downstairs in more ways than one For those wishing to become homeowners, one of the decisions you'll face when buying a new property is whether or not to choose a home with a finished basement. This decision can have significant implications for your lifestyle, your finances, and your quality of life. We wil...

...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 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.  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 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...