Everything In My Attic Is Wet

Q i ve noticed that the rafters in my attic are extremely wet.

Everything in my attic is wet.

The insulation is wet to the touch near the spot and appears to be taking water in from up and behind where it s tucked in. To spot attic moisture look for visible signs of a problem including wet or moldy insulation. Attics with pull down attic stairs should have attic stair insulation covers installed. Wet sheathing was found in attic area due to lack of venting.

However you ll need to drain it frequently in order for it to function properly. The final step is attic ventilation. 2020 results and offers everything you need to know. When i went into the attic i noticed the wet spot under the insulation as shown in the images below.

Once the dehumidifier s storage tank is full it won t be able to remove any more moisture. If the attic has blown in cellulose check to see if there is a vapor barrier and confirm the cellulose insulation is spread evenly throughout the attic floor. I noticed a wet spot where the ceiling meets one of the walls in my garage. Should i do anything about my attic ventilation.

I ve checked that there is adequate ventilation coming into the attic. Placing a dehumidifier inside the attic will help to draw out moisture from the surrounding environment.