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   patrickofm | Feb 01, 2003 03:08am | #1

   Someone installed cheap skylights that don't drain on to the roof.  Velux etc have a drain so that condensate will slide down the glass and out.  Sometimes if an installer doesn't know what he/she's doing they'll block the drains during the install.

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   Robrehm | Feb 01, 2003 03:13am | #2

   An easy fix is rain-x. Get it in the automotive department. It couls also be the new skylights don't leak air like the old ones did.

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   Piffin | Feb 01, 2003 03:59am | #3

   All skylights are prone to have this problem. Two things that are obviously different here contribute to adding to the effect. For all I know, you do have Velux - which are my first choice.

   You have these in the most humid areas of the house. Airborne moistur will always condense on the coolest surfaces available. You provided a home for it. An experienced home improvement contractor will point out ahead of time that this is something you should expect, at least as a possibility.

   You also describe having them raised up nine inches. I'm not exactly sure how this was accomplished but it seems as though you have a raised curb mount. It is possible that the installer/designer did not allow for any insulation in the curb and you have only 1-1/2" of wood between your inside trim and your outside cold air. This is poor planning and installation if it is the case. Why did you want them raised up like this? You mention the condensation being on the trim rather than the glass so I suspect this is the main problem.

   I don't know that being a manufactured home has much to do with it.

   The cold has been extreme in some places lately which increases condensation problems. It could be that the skylights in other homes werre not exposed to such cold weather.

   Please hit your all caps key. The only thing it does here is drive some good responces away. It won't get you any more attention. All caps is harder to read and is considered SHOUTING! Good manners are needed on the newer, kinder, gentler, Breaktime.

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   HORSEPWR16 | Feb 01, 2003 08:11am | #4

   I will take off my cap lock, didn't mean to insult you on it.... I am new on here and wasn't aware it would be a problem.

   Thanks

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   Piffin | Feb 01, 2003 10:20pm | #5

   I took no offense but many do.

   I was just alerting you to internet protocol.

   Were these comments any help in understanding your situation? I'm curious about your climate and the installer, if you care to elaborate..

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