Post
This commercial window installed in a house The glass is set between 2 aluminum trims The aluminum condensates so much in the winter, Im trying to find a fix the window is less than a year old. Went with commercial window so there was no stiles to obstruct the look The installer mentioned drilling holes in the interior frame and spraying it with foam then wrapping the trim with a self adhering air and water barrier membrane Then finally trimming out over that with wood or metal Does anyone have any suggestions on what was missed or how to fix it? I been looking at all kinds of commercial windows in gas stations and stores and they are not condensing like mine is, its brutal Its the only window doing it, and its only the frame so I dont think the humidity is too high Any help would be appreciated
Intent Score
85
Intent
94
Confidence
Summary
The author is dealing with a serious window condensation issue on a recently installed commercial-style window and is actively seeking a fix or retrofit solution.
Reasoning
This is a strong homeowner/window-intent post: it describes severe winter condensation on a specific window, notes the window is less than a year old, discusses installer-proposed repair steps, and explicitly asks for suggestions on how to fix it. The post also compares the problem against other commercial windows, indicating active evaluation of window performance and possible upgrade/repair options.
Extracted Signals
- condensation problem
“The aluminum condensates so much in the winter”
- recent installation
“the window is less than a year old”
- asking for repair/fix advice
“Does anyone have any suggestions on what was missed or how to fix it?”
- installer repair discussion
“The installer mentioned drilling holes in the interior frame and spraying it with foam then wrapping the trim with a self adhering air and water barrier membrane”
- comparing window performance
“I been looking at all kinds of commercial windows in gas stations and stores and they are not condensing like mine is”
Model: gpt-5.4-mini · Prompt: v3 · 6/11/2026, 5:01:37 PM