Water in your attic can damage wood beams insulation and even.
Everything in my attic is wet.
Moist or wet insulation.
Moist air is created from everyday activities including cooking.
Inadequate ventilation attics must be vented to allow moist warm air to escape.
Air conditioner condensate pan not draining.
Attics can suffer two types of leaks.
My guess is that this has been going on for a while and is caused by convection of living space moisture into the attic the most common source of attics excessive moisture.
Buckled or damaged roof sheathing.
Water or drip marks scattered on the attic floor.
Clothes dryers venting air to the attic rather than outside.
Firewood being stored in the attic firewood contains moisture that will.
Water leaks are more obvious as telltale signs such as darkened water stains evidence of mold on the ceiling inside the house or wet sheathing.
Though attics are typically hot and dry a leaky roof or pipe condensation or severe weather can cause water to enter your attic.
Convection can take place through cracks in different materials unglued drywall tape joints electric boxes holes drilled for wires and plumbing pipes ceiling light.
Top causes of attic moisture.
If you suspect you have moisture problems in your attic check for the following indications of excess moisture in the attic.