Attic Damp After Insulation

Damp after loft insulation.

Attic damp after insulation.

Insulation in the attic is often the first victim when roof leaks occur or when plumbing pipes routed through the attic leak. Coping with wet insulation. Ceiling insulation in the attic void at eaves level should overlap cavity wall insulation whilst maintaining air flow into the attic. Wet insulation in the attic can be dried out with the help of a fan or a dehumidifier.

Loss of insulating value. Unless you re using mineral wool insulation or your fixtures are rated safe for contact with any type of insulation don t allow the material to touch or cover recessed cans or lights from the floor below it s a fire hazard. This is because there is very little point paying to heat your attic and the nature of heat rising means that a lot of heating escapes up there. Look for water stains on the roof sheathing or damp or moldy spots on attic joists and existing insulation as a clue to where leaks might be.

Put on protective gear such as gloves safety goggles and a breathing mask to remove wet insulation and discard it in the trash. Wet insulation means trapped moisture that will slowly degrade the entire roofing system from the decking to the building itself. Moisture trapped inside of insulation is a breeding ground for mold and bacteria. The two most common types of insulation fiberglass batts and blown in cellulose loose fill are vulnerable to attic water damage in two specific ways.

If you only use your attic for storage you will probably have decided to insulate the floor of the space rather than the roof. If the fiberglass within your wall cavity or in your attic becomes wet from a leaky roof or burst pipe it will lose insulating effectiveness until the material dries. You may notice small black spots of mold forming on the insulation boxes and even the framework in your attic. Attic insulation using fiberglass mary has a four bedroom detached house 150m2 in size.

Allowing moisture to build up inside your attic can lead to a wide range of problems later down the road. Box out light fixtures. Trapped moisture encourages corrosion of roofing fasteners and rusting of steel studs and wall ties which reduce wind uplift ratings. For some attics you can remove the wet batts and keep them in a warm area to dry out.

After a few weeks you will need to monitor the insulation. Large concentrations of this toxic black mold may cause allergies respiratory infections and other alignments. Any imperfections in the external facades such as cracks in.