Attic Covered In Frost

If you have a problem with frost in your attic you re not alone.

Attic covered in frost.

Energy frost in attics tagged with. After some web research i think that i have a major heat moisture leak thru the ceiling into the attic. 952 915 6466 email protected business hours. Frost comes from air leaks.

When the moisture gets into the attic it condenses on the roof. I recently found water leaking thru the bathroom light fixture and immediatley inspected the attic. I am having a similar problem with frost in my attic. Frost itself doesn t do any damage but once it melts things get wet and then damage occurs.

My 1 priority right now is how to handle the frost once is melts. My entire attic is covered in frost. We have had frost in our attic for the last three winters with it not being fixed but attempted. This winter warmer dryer weather has seen the return of more normal attic conditions with significant frost seen only in problematic attics.

My home is only 5 years old and is covered under the home warranty still so my builder continues to come back and attempt to solve the issue which i am thankful for. The resulting thick layer of frost remained for several weeks until the weather warmed or a reasonable layer of snow covered the roofs to provide some insulation from the very cold exterior temperatures. You definitely don t want frost in your attic. Frost accumulates in attics when moisture laden air from the house gets up there when it s cold.

With the last few weeks of very cold weather here in minnesota we ve been seeing tons of frost covered attics. I found the underside of the roof completly covered in frost with a major amount of ice built up where the bathroom is located. Energy frost in attics tagged with. Attic problems on a new construction home.

If you live in minnesota or a similarly cool climate now is a good time to check your attic for frost. Attic attic air leakage attic bypass attic covered in frost frost frost in attics frost problems how to fix frost in attic what to do about frost in attic why is there frost in my attic. If you already have frost in your attic i can assure you that it s only going to get worse winter is still two weeks away. Melting frost can lead to deteriorated roof sheathing mold on the roof sheathing wet insulation and water stains on the ceilings.

That s about it pretty simple.