Condensation In Attic Conversion

Condensation in new roof.

Condensation in attic conversion.

Visible gaps in roof from attic. This condensation can form droplets of water and accumulate into the insulation below. This accumulation can leak through the attic floor and into your living space. If left untreated it can damage critical structural elements of the home such as the trusses and rafters ruin insulation damage any stored belongings and lead to the formation of potentially toxic black mold.

If your house is a new build or a new roof has recently been added to the property than it is quite likely that the worries about ventilation and condensation in loft conversions become mute. Condensation in the attic is a serious problem that must be addressed by homeowners. I am in the process of buying a new house. Excessive loft condensation is often but not exclusively the result of an imbalance between insulation and ventilation.

New roofs use a technology that means that under felt isn t required or fitted. Whilst this is not usually particularly harmful excessive condensation can lead to more serious problems taking root in your loft such as wet rot dry rot and black spot mould. You can prevent these problems from occurring by maintaining a dry attic with a low relative. Moisture escapes via old windows uninsulated walls and drafty front doors so less moisture rises into the loft thus less condensation forms.

This is fixed by installing loft insulation between the rafters. From the outside the roof looks in tact but today when i went into the attic i. The one thing we will say is that if you are concerned that the condensation in your loft may be escalating into.