Inadequate ventilation attics must be vented to allow moist warm air to escape.
Moisture in attic space.
Inspect your attic insulation.
Insulation is responsible for keeping warm air inside your living space and out of the attic where it can lead to condensation.
Firewood being stored in the attic firewood contains moisture that will.
The moisture was rising with the warm air of the home as it escaped past the insulation and it was trapped in the attic because there was no roof ventilation.
The humidity in the basement measured 40 the first floor was 45 50 but the attic was 62.
Traces where water has trickled down the walls.
If you have taken the proper steps to remove excess humid air from your home and you re still having condensation issues it might be time to check the attic insulation.
To save time and better pinpoint the problem you can hire a professional to inspect your insulation and fill any gaps that might be letting warm air into.
Noticeable musky damp odor.
Signs of condensation in the attic may include the following.
First remove all the debris and insulation.
The first thing you need to do is find a way into the crawl space.
Clothes dryers venting air to the attic rather than outside.
Be careful to take safety precautions.
Often there is a small.
During the winter months the recommended relative humidity inside a house is anywhere between 30 50 percent.
Top causes of attic moisture.
Air conditioner condensate pan not draining.