Frost Inside My Attic

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Frost inside my attic.

I get endless questions about frost in the attic. I ve blogged about attic air leaks many times and i ve shared photos of attic air leaks. Check out my post on moldy attics for some. Inside old house web.

The homeowner said last week there were icicles hanging off the nails inside the attic. There is no snow on the roof. Attic insulation is in the floor of the attic rather than the roof. If it is anywhere other than the sink toilet tub or washer it is going to cause problems.

When the outside temperature rises again the frost thaws water collects and can leak into. Common problems and solutions. When warm air from inside the house escapes traveling up through the bypasses the moisture condenses on the roof boards and rafters where the frost can form. Common causes of attic frost.

In order to eliminate frost build up in the attic space we have to understand what causes it in the first place. Frost in your attic space is a sign that warm humid air is somehow getting into your attic space. Frost on nails in attic spaces may frighten you. Remember the last hot and humid day you were sitting outside drinking a cold beer iced tea soda or glass of ice water.

Frost on nails is frozen condensation. There was also frost on the west wall on the north side of the dormer where the sun doesn t get to it this time of year. Frost gets into the attic from air leaks or attic bypasses. I was up in the unfinished attic of my old house and noticed frost on the underside of the roof sheathing and also on some of the rafters.

During winter conditions attic frost is a problem associated with attic bypasses. The rafters are exposed. Water is bad when it gets inside your house.