Does Condensation occur more often in Particular Climates or Types of Homes?
Absolutely! Condensation is more apt to occur in climates where the average January temperature is 35o or colder because there will be greater extremes between indoor and outdoor temperatures affecting the glass surfaces in the home. The mid-atlantic, metro Washington DC and Northern Virginia climate is especially troublesome for window condensation because of the frequent and extreme variations in temperatures. During the summer and fall, all parts of a house pick up moisture from damp air. In the fall, when the windows are closed and heat is turned on, this moisture will pass into the air of the house. For a week or two there is likely to be condensation. During the first year after construction or remodeling, it is likely a house will have more condensation present because of the massive amount of moisture in the building materials used. Building materials need about one year to dry out, so excessive condensation can be expected in the first heating season. Even after the first year
