TOPIC: high moisture in drywall at top of windows

high moisture in drywall at top of windows 7 years 9 months ago #63512

Lee Dunn
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I noticed high moisture readings on drywall at the tops of interior windows of a 10 year old unoccupied house in humid Gulf coast. Good condition overall. mild temperature 65-75 ambient with similar outside weather. Humidity levels in home average to low for our humid conditions.
Readings 35-75+ while every where else is 0. Is this due to flashing or different materials around window tops and corresponding condensation?

Insight appreciated.

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high moisture in drywall at top of windows 7 years 9 months ago #63515

Roy Lewis Offline Platinum Member Posts: 458 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 18	Yes! You moisture meter reads reflectivity. Try it at your home . If you have drywall walls the corner bead around the windows will give you a false moisture reading. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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high moisture in drywall at top of windows 5 years 7 months ago #66333

Rich Jarvis Offline New Member Posts: 1 Thank you received: 0	Awesome! Thank you Roy1! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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