External condensation

Huge relief here too.... phew!

Thanks jings I was relieved when I investigated it too..

You did well with this thread Tanith - relieved so many of us!

Good to have an explanation, this strange phenomenon happen to us this morning as we'll. DH thought the double glazing was faulty and was having a meltdown. I also remember it happening in the spring as we'll. DD rented flat on the other hand was running with inside condensation, no double glazing there though.

The science of all this defeats me - I remember trying to sort out similar problems and the relationship between letting air in and sealing it out is so complex that I just gave up - breathing walls were mentioned.

Crikey; I noticed that at my daughters yesterday on a patio door that had only just been put in and my first thought was that it was faulty in some way. Glad to be reassured [albeit still knowing that my own house, with it's old double glazing needs lots of glass replacing at some point; I'm only going to replace doors and windows that I look out of, though].

How interesting. The new windows in the kitchen were covered in exterior condensation, I was worried, but thanks to this thread, feel reassured.

We had the attic insulated, and cavity wall insulation a few years ago. The house is warmer, but we've more of a condensation problem. I'm told it's inevitable

Same as chloe.

Glad its not just me , its a bit of a nuisance not being able to see out till about 10am but I suppose its a small price to pay for a warm house.

Yes we've had it happen a couple of times on the patio doors. We though it was between the DG panels the first time and were cross as doors were replaced about 3 yrs ago.
Thanks for the explanation

Yes thank you for this post it was reassuring to know that our glazing is ok often wondered why it happened just too lazy to research why.