Had the same issue with condensation in my old place. Trickle vents helped a bit, but yeah, they’re not magic. I did notice more road noise too, especially during rush hour. Still beats shelling out for a full ventilation system though.
Trickle vents helped a bit, but yeah, they’re not magic. I did notice more road noise too, especially during rush hour.
Can relate—trickle vents are kind of a double-edged sword. They cut down on condensation, but the extra noise is tough if you’re near a busy street. I ended up adding some thick curtains, which helped muffle the sound a bit. Not perfect, but cheaper than a full ventilation system or swapping out all the windows for triple glazing. Sometimes it’s just about picking your battles with these older places...
Sometimes it’s just about picking your battles with these older places...
Totally hear you there. I tried the same—heavy curtains make a surprising difference, even if they don’t fix everything. I guess with older houses, there’s always that trade-off between comfort and cost. At least the condensation’s down, right?
I guess with older houses, there’s always that trade-off between comfort and cost.
Curtains help, but if you’re dealing with single-pane windows, you’re just fighting a losing battle. I always tell folks—if you can swing it, swap out the worst offenders first. Even just replacing a couple windows in the draftiest rooms can make a bigger difference than layering up on curtains or plastic. Sometimes the upfront cost pays off faster than you think.