Tag Archives: condensation

Frozen frames: The costly window mistake

May 11, 2024

Frost and condensation inside a hospital expose costly thermal bridging issues and moisture control failures.

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Failures: Beware of condensation in the attic

August 3, 2023

Prior to the adoption of the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), vents were required in the roof assembly to allow the “attic” space—between the underside of the roof deck and the top of the ceiling below—to vent to the exterior. However, the volume of air movement provided by these vents is rarely sufficient to mitigate moisture problems.

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The rundown on condensation

September 1, 2021

Condensation does not mean failure of the glass or fenestration product. Rather, it serves as a warning that other conditions need to be addressed.

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Predicting condensation performance of custom-designed curtain wall

April 6, 2021

Condensation on glazed areas of building envelopes may seem innocuous. However, it can be unsanitary and damage adjacent building materials that can lead to costly remediation.

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Condensation covered in latest e-book

October 26, 2020

An article in our newest, sponsored e-book, Designing with Glass, discusses the steps to be taken to avoid condensation in buildings. To get your copy of this free, downloadable resource in either pdf or digital edition, visit www.constructionspecifier.com/ebook/agc-glass-north-america-designing-with-glass-e-book.

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