Excess Moisture In Attic Space

When the air is warm it holds a lot of moisture so the relative humidity was low and there was no moisture problem.

Excess moisture in attic space. This can result in mold rust and deterioration of wood and structural fasteners. As the moisture migrates upwards to the colder attic areas during the winter months the relative humidity is increased to the point that condensation can occur on cold surfaces. Your problem is warm air leaking into the now cold attic. The solution is to air seal between the attic and the heated space below.

Insulation is responsible for keeping warm air inside your living space and out of the attic where it can lead to condensation. The key to ensuring moisture doesn t find its way into your home is by finding out where the water is. Adding insulation with a built in vapor barrier is the final step in combating excess attic moisture. Make sure the entire floor is covered with a thick even layer of insulation labeled r 30 or higher.

Attic clean up professionals always look for signs of moisture in attics and homeowners should regularly do this as well. While many homeowners usually associate dampness with basements or crawl spaces attics can suffer from moisture problems just as easily which can lead to damaged insulation structural issues and problems with mold.