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Common Winter Roofing Problems: CONDENSATION
Roof Vent
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Improper Ventilation System
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Attics need to be able to circulate the air, which helps clear out moisture in the attic.
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Venting consists of intake (usually at the soffit), and exhaust (usually at the ridge).
Insulation Stop Perforated Soffit
Gooseneck
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Coupler
Ducting
A COMMON ISSUE IN THE WINTER IS STAINING OR DRIPPING AROUND BATHROOM FANS.
Fan
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Fan exhausts warm moist air out of the roof.
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If the ducting is improperly insulated or sealed, it can allow the warm air to mix with the cool air in the attic and condensate.
Common Winter Roofing Problems: CONDENSATION
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Insulation
Temperature
IMPROPER INSULATION AND / OR VAPOUR BARRIER (SIDING & ROOF).
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY LEVEL OF THE UNIT.
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Insulation needs to be evenly distributed in the attic.
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Attic hatch should be insulated and sealed with gasket strip to keep warm air from the house from mixing into the attic.
Residents that keep the temperature up higher during the winter are more likely to experience condensation in the attic.
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All protrusions (fans, pot lights, etc.) should be sealed with poly.
Humidity levels need to be adjusted as required over winter months to keep condensation from building up.
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Ice Damming
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Large volumes of snow and ice forming along the eave of the roof.
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Ice backing up inside the eavestrough and downspouts.
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