If you don t see any attic vents on the roof or in the eaves you need to add some.
Roofs and attics.
The attic is a great place to find evidence of roof leaks especially if you ve already seen potential problems on the roof.
Here are four signs of an unventilated or under ventilated attic.
Because attics fill the space between the ceiling of the top floor of a building and the slanted roof they are known for being awkwardly shaped spaces with exposed rafters and difficult to reach corners.
An attic is a space found directly below the pitched roof of a house or other building.
That keeps your attic dry and reduces ice dams.
Look for water stains on the roof sheathing or damp or moldy spots on attic joists and existing insulation as a clue to where leaks might be.
When the board edges are taped it can function as a vapor barrier eliminating the need for a dedicated membrane.
The exception is older shake roofs.
Water stains found in the attic are common because there is always a small amount of water that will enter thru a roof vent or a ridge vent.
Insulating your roof and attic space will help retain energy in your home often leading to cost savings and comfort improvement.
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Why bother insulating your roof and or attic space.
Attics or roofs without a working space are covered later in this chapter in section 5 4 cramped attics cathedral ceilings and flat roofs.
Vented attics with insulation on the floor are marvels of nature and man.
If you can see out water may be able to find its way in.
You can sometimes see daylight through them without finding signs of leakage.
Silverboard is a high density rigid insulation board that can be used for attics and roofs.
Every home has a roof but is every roof properly ventilated to prevent premature roof deterioration or roofing system failure.
Roof attic structure water stains were found under the chimney this is caused from a flashing leak around the exterior of the chimney.
Assessments in addition to checking for structural problems check the condition of the roof framing sheathing finish and the soffit and fascia for signs of moisture problems such as leaks stains mould flaking or rot.
It creates a breeding ground for mold and mildew and ruins the air trapping pockets that block heat flow.
An attic may also be called a sky parlor or a garret.
Insulating in and around your roof attic space also prevents long term damage from moisture build up or ice damming which results from the warm air trying to escape through the apex of the roof but instead heating up the snow.
Water is insulation s enemy.
Box out light fixtures.
Rising as it warms air flows up from the eaves and out of ridge or gable vents carrying off moisture that may have migrated from living spaces.
Look at your eaves and roof.
