Imagine you move to a cabin up in higher elevations, and every morning your windows are dripping wet inside...like full-on mini waterfalls. Would you just wipe it down daily or is there something better to do about it?
Had the exact same issue when we moved up to our cabin a few years back—felt like I was living in a rainforest some mornings. Wiping it down daily gets old fast, trust me. You might wanna look into a dehumidifier or even just cracking a window slightly overnight to balance things out. Also, double-check your insulation and ventilation setup...sometimes a small tweak there makes a huge difference. Hang in there, mountain living quirks are worth it in the end.
Had a similar issue at my place a while back, and honestly, I get the frustration. But before jumping straight to a dehumidifier, have you checked if your windows are actually installed correctly? I know it sounds basic, but you'd be surprised how often even professional installs miss proper sealing or insulation around the frames.
When we moved into our current house, the previous owner had just replaced all the windows—brand new, high-quality stuff. Yet every morning, same story: condensation city. I was skeptical about ventilation being the main culprit because we had decent airflow already. So I started poking around the window frames and noticed some gaps in the caulking and insulation. Turns out, whoever installed them rushed the job and left tiny gaps that let cold air seep in and meet the warm indoor air right at the glass surface. Instant moisture magnet.
Have you tried checking around your window frames for drafts or gaps? Maybe run your hand along the edges on a cold morning—feel any cool air sneaking through? Also, are these double-pane windows or single-pane? Single-pane windows are notorious for sweating in colder climates, especially up in mountain areas where temperature swings are pretty drastic overnight.
Not saying ventilation or humidity control won't help—they definitely can—but sometimes it's worth double-checking the basics first. Fixing those little installation issues made a huge difference for us. Still get a bit of condensation on super cold mornings, but nothing like before...and no more daily wipe-downs needed.
Had a similar thing happen at our cabin—brand new double-pane windows, yet every winter morning was like a mini rainforest. Thought it was humidity too, but turns out the installers skimped on insulation foam around the frames. Quick fix, huge difference...worth checking out before spending big bucks.
Had the same issue at our old place—windows were practically crying every morning. Turned out adding some weather stripping and cracking a window slightly overnight made a huge difference. Worth a shot before you tackle anything pricier.
"Turned out adding some weather stripping and cracking a window slightly overnight made a huge difference."
Weather stripping definitely helps, especially if drafts are part of the issue. But honestly, if you're up in the mountains, condensation can be a stubborn beast because of the temperature swings and humidity levels. I've seen this problem crop up in a bunch of mountain homes I've worked on—sometimes it's just the nature of the beast.
One thing I'd add from experience: check your ventilation setup. A lot of folks underestimate how much moisture builds up indoors from everyday activities like cooking, showers, or even breathing. If your home isn't venting properly, all that moisture has nowhere to go but onto your cold windows. I've had clients who tried everything—weather stripping, cracking windows, even running dehumidifiers—but didn't see real improvement until they upgraded their bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans or added some passive vents.
Also, curious if you've checked your insulation situation? Poor insulation around window frames or walls can make the glass surfaces colder than they need to be, which just encourages condensation. Had one client whose windows were practically dripping every morning until we beefed up insulation around the frames—it was night and day afterward.
Have you noticed if certain rooms or specific windows are worse than others? Sometimes pinpointing exactly where it's happening most can clue you into what's really going on behind the scenes...
Good points about ventilation and insulation. I had a similar issue at my cabin, and honestly, upgrading the bathroom fan made a bigger difference than anything else I tried. Weather stripping helped a bit, but it wasn't until I got serious about venting moisture from showers and cooking that things improved. Still get some condensation on really cold mornings, but nothing like before...
Yeah, bathroom fans can help, but honestly I think people underestimate how much cooking adds moisture. At our place, cracking a kitchen window when boiling pasta or making soup made a surprising difference...though it feels kinda silly opening windows in winter, lol.
You're spot on about cooking moisture—people really underestimate it. I install windows for a living, and you'd be amazed how many times I've seen condensation issues traced back to kitchen habits. Had a client once who swore their new windows were defective because they kept fogging up. Turned out they were big into soups and stews (mountain winters, can't blame them), but never vented or cracked a window. They thought I was nuts suggesting opening windows mid-winter, but after reluctantly trying it, the sweating issue practically vanished.
Honestly, a little fresh air exchange—even briefly—makes a huge difference. Feels counterintuitive when it's freezing outside, sure, but it's way better than dealing with mold or water damage down the line.
I've noticed the same thing in our place, especially after upgrading insulation. Less drafts meant warmer rooms, sure, but suddenly the windows were dripping wet every morning. We started venting a bit while cooking and showering, and it helped a lot. Still, I'm wondering—has anyone tried those window film kits or moisture absorbers? Curious if they actually help or just mask the problem temporarily...