Frost In The Attic Roof

When moisture gets into the attic it condenses on the roof sheathing in the form of frost.

Frost in the attic roof.

House pressure affects. The more humid a house is the more frost you ll find in the attic. When moisture gets into the attic it condenses on the roof sheathing in the form of frost. How to prevent frost in the attic frost comes from air leaks.

I ve blogged about attic air. Frost itself doesn t do any damage but once it melts things get wet and then damage occurs. More indoor humidity more frost in the attic. During winter conditions attic frost is a problem associated with attic bypasses.

To suggest adding more ventilation to a roof to fix frost in the attic is like telling someone with a leaking water pipe to install a dehumidifier. Ventilation is not the way to fix frost in the attic. Melting frost can lead to deteriorated roof sheathing mold on the roof sheathing wet insulation and water stains on the ceilings. The fix for frost in the attic is sealing attic bypasses these are passageways from the conditioned household space to the attic.

Frost gets into the attic from air leaks or attic bypasses. When moisture gets into the attic it condenses on the roof sheathing in the form of frost. Frost itself doesn t do any damage but once it melts things get wet and then damage occurs. Frost itself doesn t do any damage but once it melts things get wet and then damage occurs.