Water in your attic can damage wood beams insulation and even.
Everything in my attic is wet.
Firewood being stored in the attic firewood contains moisture that will.
Moisture frost and ice buildup on roofing nails.
Water or drip marks scattered on the attic floor.
Moist air is created from everyday activities including cooking.
Convection can take place through cracks in different materials unglued drywall tape joints electric boxes holes drilled for wires and plumbing pipes ceiling light.
If you suspect you have moisture problems in your attic check for the following indications of excess moisture in the attic.
Air conditioner condensate pan not draining.
Top causes of attic moisture.
Water leaks are more obvious as telltale signs such as darkened water stains evidence of mold on the ceiling inside the house or wet sheathing.
Clothes dryers venting air to the attic rather than outside.
My guess is that this has been going on for a while and is caused by convection of living space moisture into the attic the most common source of attics excessive moisture.
Though attics are typically hot and dry a leaky roof or pipe condensation or severe weather can cause water to enter your attic.
Moist or wet insulation.
Attics can suffer two types of leaks.
Inadequate ventilation attics must be vented to allow moist warm air to escape.