Frost Inside My Attic

The homeowner said last week there were icicles hanging off the nails inside the attic.

Frost inside my attic. Attic insulation is in the floor of the attic rather than the roof. Check out my post on moldy attics for some. Since our minnesota winters are usually dry the only other source of humid air is your living space. It s important to realize frost is in your attic for a few reasons.

There is no snow on the roof. It should to a degree. There was also frost on the west wall on the north side of the dormer where the sun doesn t get to it this time of year. During winter conditions attic frost is a problem associated with attic bypasses.

When the outside temperature rises again the frost thaws water collects and can leak into. Frost on nails is frozen condensation. Frost on nails in attic spaces may frighten you. I was up in the unfinished attic of my old house and noticed frost on the underside of the roof sheathing and also on some of the rafters.

Inside old house web. Remember the last hot and humid day you were sitting outside drinking a cold beer iced tea soda or glass of ice water. Water is bad when it gets inside your house. Frost gets into the attic from air leaks or attic bypasses.

The outside of the can or glass had drops of. Common problems and solutions. If it is anywhere other than the sink toilet tub or washer it is going to cause problems. The rafters are exposed.

In order to eliminate frost build up in the attic space we have to understand what causes it in the first place. Common causes of attic frost. I get endless questions about frost in the attic.