- Had the same condensation issue with our double glazing—seems like no matter what, there’s always some cold spot or sneaky draft.
- Curtains definitely trap moisture for us too, especially if we forget to open them in the morning.
- Looked into triple glazing, but the price is wild and not sure it’s worth it unless you’re gutting the whole frame.
- For now, we just crack the windows a bit each day. Not perfect, but less mould.
- Still skeptical about the “eco” claims—feels like a lot of marketing vs. actual savings over time.
We tried those “eco” windows in our extension a couple years back—honestly, the difference isn’t huge. Still get condensation if we don’t air things out, and the upfront cost was a bit of a sting. Maybe helps with drafts, but not a miracle worker.
Still get condensation if we don’t air things out, and the upfront cost was a bit of a sting.
Yeah, I hear you on that. We swapped out all our old single-pane windows for triple-glazed “eco” ones last winter, and honestly, while the drafts are way down, condensation’s still an issue if we don’t crack a window now and then. The sales pitch made it sound like they’d solve everything, but ventilation’s still key.
The upfront cost stung for us too—almost double what standard double glazing would’ve been. I will say the rooms feel less chilly near the glass and our heating bill dropped a bit, but it’s not some magic fix. If your house is older or you’ve got a lot of moisture (like we do with two kids and a dog), you’ll still need to keep on top of airflow.
If I did it again, I’d probably focus more on insulation elsewhere first—attic, floors, that sort of thing. Windows help, but they’re just one piece of the puzzle.
That’s a really fair take. I see folks expect new windows to be a cure-all, but there’s always more to the story. You did the right thing tackling drafts first—most people don’t realize just how much comfort that adds, even if condensation hangs around. If it helps, you’re not alone on the sticker shock; I’ve seen plenty of homeowners second-guess that investment at first. But in the long run, those energy bills do tend to creep down, and it all adds up. Ventilation’s still got to be part of the routine though… no way around that with busy households.
Ventilation’s still got to be part of the routine though… no way around that with busy households.
Yeah, I learned that the hard way. Put in triple-pane windows and expected miracles, but if you don’t crack a window now and then, you still get condensation. The energy savings are nice, but it’s not magic.
I get where you're coming from. I swapped out all the old single-pane windows in my 1970s split-level for high-performance triple-pane units last fall. The difference in drafts and noise was obvious, but yeah—condensation still popped up when we had a full house over the holidays. It’s wild how much moisture just day-to-day living puts into the air.
I tried relying on the HRV system to handle it, but honestly, it only did so much unless I bumped it up to a higher setting... which kind of eats into those energy savings you’re hoping for. Maybe if the house was newer and more airtight, the balance would be different, but in these older places, you’re always fighting a bit of a losing battle with humidity.
Don’t get me wrong, I’d never go back to old windows, but I think people sometimes expect them to solve every comfort issue by themselves. They’re a piece of the puzzle, not the whole picture.
- Totally agree, new windows are a big improvement, but some issues just shift around.
- I noticed after my upgrade, the living room was less drafty, but kitchen humidity still got out of hand when cooking or running the dishwasher.
- HRV helps, sure, but cranking it up seems to just trade one problem for another—less condensation, more energy use.
- Curious if anyone’s tried tweaking window coverings or using dehumidifiers in spots that get the worst of it? I’m not convinced the “eco window” thing is a silver bullet, especially if your house isn’t sealed up tight to begin with.
I’ve run into a lot of the same stuff. After putting in triple-pane windows, my place felt way less drafty, but the kitchen still steamed up like crazy every time I cooked. Tried fiddling with blinds and curtains to see if it helped hold in heat or block out cold, but honestly, didn’t notice a huge difference with humidity. Ended up getting a small dehumidifier just for the kitchen and that’s made a bigger impact than any window upgrade. I think you’re right—eco windows are great, but if your house isn’t sealed well or you’ve got older ventilation, you’ll still be chasing down these issues. Sometimes it feels like you plug one leak and another pops up somewhere else...
Triple-pane definitely cuts the drafts, but I’m not sure I’d call it a silver bullet. Did you check your range hood? I had a similar problem—new windows, way less cold air sneaking in, but the kitchen still fogged up every time I boiled water. Turns out, my vent was just recirculating air instead of actually moving it outside. Once I swapped it for a real vented hood, the humidity dropped way more than anything else I tried.
I get the appeal of eco windows, but if the rest of the house isn’t up to par—old insulation, leaky doors, or bad ventilation—you’re just moving the problem around. Sometimes I wonder if the money’s better spent on sealing up the attic or getting a proper fan installed. Anyone else notice the same thing? Or am I just nitpicking here...
- I get where you’re coming from, but I actually noticed the biggest difference after swapping out my old windows for triple-pane.
- My house is mid-70s, insulation’s not great, but the drafts basically disappeared.
- Sure, the kitchen still gets steamy if I’m cooking a lot, but overall the temp feels way more stable, especially near the windows.
- I did end up weatherstripping the doors later, but honestly, the windows were the game-changer for me.
- Maybe it’s just how my place is set up, but for once, I don’t feel cold sitting by the glass in winter... worth it in my book.