Attic Condensation
Here in Hendersonville NC, Henderson County and the Western NC area that we service I haven't had an occasion to hear of this problem. But after reading this post it makes perfect sense and well worth checking out your attic space.
Actually, now that I think about it a little more I have had this come up on Home Inspections regarding bath fans and one time even a dryer fan not being vented to the outside.
Thanks Frank for the helpful information plus providing some easy solutions.
Sue of Robin and Sue
A common problem that is seen on inspections is attic damage from condensation and/or poor ventilation. This problem is much more common than people think and can be easily remedied/prevented for relatively little cost to the homeowner. Frequent occurrences take place when bath fans aren't vented to the outside, soffit vents are blocked with insulation, or inadequate insulation in the attic space. There are several approaches that a homeowner can take to prevent this from becoming a problem. The first thing is to make sure that all ventilation points terminate to the outside. This includes bath fans and plumbing vents. Another common occurrence is blocking the soffit vents with insulation. This can be resolved by pulling the insulation away from the soffits. The third cause is from inadequate insulation. In the winter months heat can escape into the attic through the ceiling if not properly insulated. One common area that is overlooked is the attic access. Insulated blankets are currently on the market that are developed for this purpose and are reasonably priced. These are simple steps to resolve the basic problems that are found in the attic space.
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