Condensation damage on bottom of interior paneling.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:32 pm
My wife and I live in a 1976 Marlette on the eastern shore of Maryland. This winter I noticed mold growing on the bottom of interior paneling on a bump out facing east. Today I removed a 4 ' section of the paneling. The original fiberglass insulation was in good condition and filled the area tightly. I lifted the insulation to find condensation dripping down the inside of the exterior aluminum siding. It appears to drip and fall down to lower most wood member and then come in contact with the interior wood paneling. Its happening on a 12' section of exterior wall.
The wall was all original and never modified. This past summer I installed new energy efficient windows and doors in the entire home. How do I stop this condensation? Would a vapor barrier installed under the interior paneling solve this? We never had this problem before. I need help fast!
Thanks !
The wall was all original and never modified. This past summer I installed new energy efficient windows and doors in the entire home. How do I stop this condensation? Would a vapor barrier installed under the interior paneling solve this? We never had this problem before. I need help fast!
Thanks !