Tips For Dealing With Attic Condensation
If you live in areas where it snows and snow remains on
your roof for long periods during the winter, make sure that you read
and understand most of the tips in this article about attic
condensation.
1. Be careful when removing snow or ice from your roof. If you're
planning on using a snow rake try to avoid rubbing it against the
roofing materials to avoid damage. If there is any ice near the edge of
your roof, and you should be extremely careful when removing it to avoid
any type of damage to the roof.
2. Make sure that there isn't any way for warm air to escape from your
living space into the attic. Warm air that mixes with cold air often
forms moisture and moisture turns into water. Water leads to water
damage and of course water damage could lead to expensive home repairs.
3. Make sure that your attic is well ventilated, just in case warm air
does escape from inside your home. A well ventilated attic will quickly
remove the warm air and replace it with cold air. Some building
professionals are starting to remove the attic vents and ventilate the
attic using different methods. We might be in the beginning stages of
finding different ways to deal with attic moisture.
4. In colder climates, it might not be a good idea to install any types
of heating units in your attic. Water heaters or forced air heating
units, could create additional moisture in poorly ventilated attics.
If it isn't too difficult, try to remove most of the snow from your
roof, with out damaging your roof shingles. If you have an attic access
opening, you should check the attic regularly (at least once a month) to
make sure that there isn't any ice forming inside of it.
I hope that these tips for dealing with attic condensation help you
survive through another winter. At the very least, you should inspect
your attic at least once during the middle of the winter to make sure
that there isn't any ice forming, anywhere.