Major condensation inside with new Marvin windows in new house
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Casement window and condensation? New windows?
Comments (8)It is very likely that you have collapsed glass. Many window companies have/had this problem. Andersen has a repair procedure and the warranty on your windows ends this year. One way to tell is to open a sash. Place an index finger on either side of the glass, opposite one another. Move from the edge to the middle. If your fingers seem to get closer in the middle, the glass is collapsed. This is where the argon has leaked out, but the ambient air is unable to get in, creating a vacuum.....collapsing the glass. Call Andersen @ 1-888-888-7020. Give them the visible glass size of the sash and the date code in the corner. The service includes opening the seal and letting a bit of air in which makes the glass thickness uniform. If this is the issue, no more condensation....unless the humidity is too high in your home....See MoreShould my new windows have condensation forming on the inside sur
Comments (63)"Sometimes you just have to decide to accept the fact that you will have some condensation at the level of indoor humidity that you consider "reasonable" or else you have to find a way either to lower your indoor moisture-level even when it is already closing in on "nose bleed" or invent a method of warming your window glass." -oberon That's the money shot right there. Ultimately you want the humidity level in your home to be comfortable, yet low enough to prevent condensation on your windows. Unfortunately, here in WI and in your area there are times when both of those goals can't be achieved even with very efficient windows. At some point you will need to make the air a little drier than you prefer if eliminating the condensation is your main goal, or just deal with a little moisture on the windows if comfort is paramount. Personally, I try to get the Rh as low as I can stand, and whatever condensation still happens is what it is. I do not run a humidifier, but do have a very tight house....See MoreNew Construction, 13 Windows. Pella, Marvin, or Milgard?
Comments (7)You couldn't pay ME to have Pella windows in my home. While I did not have Pella fiberglass windows, I had Pella wood clad. Regardless of material, the issue is with customer service. I had major problems with my Pella windows and the customer service is the worst. You call them, and they will charge minimum $75 just to look at the problem you are reporting. Then they will express bewilderment at the problem and tell you that you are the only one they have ever seen with this problem (my frames were rotted, a widespread Pella issue on their wood clad windows); then your service call turns into a sales pitch - that you paid $75 for - about how they will give you a discount to replace them with Pellas again - if you order right now while they are there. I replaced my Pellas with Marvins, and am very happy. I do not have fiberglass though, so the experts here can comment on which fiberglass windows are best. My comments are based on Pella's poor customer service....See Morehardwood floor flaking off
Comments (22)We have dark Mohawk engineered wood floors and have same chipping/peeling issue. Floor wasnt even 6 mos. old and started in high traffic areas. Its the thinner board so you cannot sand down. Its as if paper thin particle board was painted with with a cheap stain. Its an absolute garbage floor and was a huge mistake in retrospect going for aesthetics vs higher quality. Home was built with 3/4” hardwood flooring prior and we went for the more affordable ’new thing’. Lesson: don’t get seduced by the look and do NOT skimp on flooring....See Morethreeapples
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