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Glazing a custom sunroom: build a stable frame, use dedicated system components, and redirect interior condensation outside.
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The Journal of Light Construction
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October 1, 2003
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2003 Hanley-Wood, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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There's nothing quite like a room with a full glass roof to capture the warmth of the sun. But all that overhead glazing can also collect a lot of condensed moisture when it's cold outside and warm within. On sloped glazing, the water drips and stains the woodwork; in extreme cases, the sunroom environment also supports mold growth and wood rot. A glazing system that allows condensation to weep to the outside is critical to the long-term success of a custom sunroom.
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