Condensation In The Windows

[darklord700]

My windows have bad frost/condensation problem on any day below -20c and on rainy summer days, there'll be moisture inside the panes. What companies or people can I call to fix this problem? The windows are over 20 years old. Thanks.

[Rathji]

20 years old? Get them replaced.

edit: As for your actual question, I have no idea who to call to get them done. Never needed it. Always some commercials on the radio for that Greg Matrineu company though

[THE SCUD]

Replace them, no point in spending 2/3 the cost of a new window on having the condensation removed. The seals are likely shot anyways. Plus you'll save money on heating bills, as your current windows have an R value of zero.

[You Need a Thneed]

Replace them.

[darklord700]

I plan to sell the house in 2-3 years and I don't want to spend that much money replacing the windows. Is there a cheaper solution like just patching up the sealing with mud? Thanks.

[You Need a Thneed]

You should get your money back in the sale price. Pretty tough to hide crappy windows too. It could be the difference between a sale, and not selling.

[Russic]

Can someone provide an estimate on what it might cost to have the windows replaced on a smallish 1100 square foot home? 10 medium sized windows? I realize I'm being vague and there's no way to narrow down with that info, but a ballpark would be good to know.

My windows have this really cute way of looking like an icebox every winter. I'm guessing having ice on the inside of your house isn't great for the heating bills.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

You should get your money back in the sale price. Pretty tough to hide crappy windows too. It could be the difference between a sale, and not selling.

Or it will just be a condition on the sale, in which case the OP would have to replace the windows anyway. Trying to hide things from a home inspector isn't a good idea.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Russic

Can someone provide an estimate on what it might cost to have the windows replaced on a smallish 1100 square foot home? 10 medium sized windows? I realize I'm being vague and there's no way to narrow down with that info, but a ballpark would be good to know.

My windows have this really cute way of looking like an icebox every winter. I'm guessing having ice on the inside of your house isn't great for the heating bills.

My MIL recently replaced four windows that crank to open in a bungalow through Superior for $4500. My guess based on that is you'd be looking at around $10K.

[Ducay]

Originally Posted by Russic

Can someone provide an estimate on what it might cost to have the windows replaced on a smallish 1100 square foot home? 10 medium sized windows? I realize I'm being vague and there's no way to narrow down with that info, but a ballpark would be good to know.

My windows have this really cute way of looking like an icebox every winter. I'm guessing having ice on the inside of your house isn't great for the heating bills.

I just had 7 windows replaced, averaging ~4x6' in size, averaged just under $900 installed per window. (mid-grade vinyl Lux casement windows) I'd guesstimate a grand each on the high side and you should be good.

Just don't cheap out and get sliders, you get what you pay for.


Oh, and I wouldn't recommend getting them fixed. There are plenty of companies that will re-gas and re-seal your windows, but since the condensation has formed, they're likely going to appear "dirty" between the panes, which you can't fix.

[kermitology]

Originally Posted by Sliver

My MIL recently replaced four windows that crank to open in a bungalow through Superior for $4500. My guess based on that is you'd be looking at around $10K.

My quote for the windows throughout my entire new build (PlyGem) with upgraded Vinyl windows and Eco-5 glass, was well under 10k. Would he just need new glass or replacement of the window itself?

[Rathji]

Originally Posted by Russic

Can someone provide an estimate on what it might cost to have the windows replaced on a smallish 1100 square foot home? 10 medium sized windows? I realize I'm being vague and there's no way to narrow down with that info, but a ballpark would be good to know.

My windows have this really cute way of looking like an icebox every winter. I'm guessing having ice on the inside of your house isn't great for the heating bills.

If the ice is inside your house, then chances are it is just too humid in your house. We had this problem last year quite a bit, when my wife ramped up the humidifiers for my son.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by Ducay

I just had 7 windows replaced, averaging ~4x6' in size, averaged just under $900 installed per window. (mid-grade vinyl Lux casement windows) I'd guesstimate a grand each on the high side and you should be good.

Just don't cheap out and get sliders, you get what you pay for.


Oh, and I wouldn't recommend getting them fixed. There are plenty of companies that will re-gas and re-seal your windows, but since the condensation has formed, they're likely going to appear "dirty" between the panes, which you can't fix.

I am in the same boat too. My windows in virtually every room have condensation between the panes and icing during the winter. What kind of windows did you replace with? The ones that you open with the crank? Also did they replace the moulding, or was that left to you?

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by Rathji

If the ice is inside your house, then chances are it is just too humid in your house. We had this problem last year quite a bit, when my wife ramped up the humidifiers for my son.

I have this problem with no humidifiers in my house. We have a lot of tropical plants, but not sure if this is the soul cause of the winter frost. It's damaging the trim though, which is annoying.

The plastic window wrap works well, but not the ultimate solution we want.

[Russic]

Originally Posted by Rathji

If the ice is inside your house, then chances are it is just too humid in your house. We had this problem last year quite a bit, when my wife ramped up the humidifiers for my son.

Hmm... I blame the kid for everything else that goes wrong in my day, I never thought to blame him for the ice on the windows too! Good call.

[Rathji]

Originally Posted by Wormius

I have this problem with no humidifiers in my house. We have a lot of tropical plants, but not sure if this is the soul cause of the winter frost. It's damaging the trim though, which is annoying.

The plastic window wrap works well, but not the ultimate solution we want.

Now that I think about it, I think we also had to make sure both our bathroom fan and ventilation vans were on a lot more as well.

[SeoulFire]

Change the air in your house if you can. It will increase the quality of air in the house and will also reduce the humidity build-up. Here is a link with some information that may be useful.

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/mah...inaiqu_009.cfm

My place is quite new and it has the full ventilation on one switch. When I started using this in the winter the frost on the windows pretty much disappeared and never came back.

[Loob]

Look up a company called Mr.Fog. They can help you out. Ask for Morris.

[Bownesian]

Originally Posted by darklord700

I plan to sell the house in 2-3 years and I don't want to spend that much money replacing the windows. Is there a cheaper solution like just patching up the sealing with mud? Thanks.

Sell the house in August-November when it's neither rainy nor super-cold?

[THE SCUD]

Originally Posted by Bownesian

Sell the house in August-November when it's neither rainy nor super-cold?

Spoken like someone from Bowness. What a slimy thing to do.