Well, it could be worse, I suppose, and in the depths of the semester probably will get worse, but right now that's pretty bad.
As to the windows... huh. What causes that condensation? Are the windows double-paned or something?
I read that condensation is usually caused by the building being too well-insulated and thus "too humid" (over 40%), but that is laughable here. These windows leak like sieves. They're single-paned, too, although granted the ones where the window is pushed partway up to accomodate a window air conditioner are worse. I guess it's just the radiator heat causing the extra humidity. Which I am not opposed to, as it means I haven't been itchy and flaking like I am at home in the winter. I guess I just have to live with it...
I find that keeping my curtains closed (especially at night) keeps the random breezes down a lot.
Well, these curtains are a PITA to close, so I leave them open and make do with blinds. (Also, I have all these windows, so I might as well use them for natural lighting...) And apparently having less covering ont he window enables condensation relief? I don't understand, but it was proved this morning, so whatever.
Having a little space heater blowing warm air on your feet does wonders, too.
Ha ha. Heat is something I reeeeeally do not have a problem with here when I turn up the radiators...
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Date: 2009-01-15 12:55 am (UTC)Well, it could be worse, I suppose, and in the depths of the semester probably will get worse, but right now that's pretty bad.
As to the windows... huh. What causes that condensation? Are the windows double-paned or something?
I read that condensation is usually caused by the building being too well-insulated and thus "too humid" (over 40%), but that is laughable here. These windows leak like sieves. They're single-paned, too, although granted the ones where the window is pushed partway up to accomodate a window air conditioner are worse. I guess it's just the radiator heat causing the extra humidity. Which I am not opposed to, as it means I haven't been itchy and flaking like I am at home in the winter. I guess I just have to live with it...
I find that keeping my curtains closed (especially at night) keeps the random breezes down a lot.
Well, these curtains are a PITA to close, so I leave them open and make do with blinds. (Also, I have all these windows, so I might as well use them for natural lighting...) And apparently having less covering ont he window enables condensation relief? I don't understand, but it was proved this morning, so whatever.
Having a little space heater blowing warm air on your feet does wonders, too.
Ha ha. Heat is something I reeeeeally do not have a problem with here when I turn up the radiators...