Each year, Showalter Roofing receives numerous calls for condensation problems. Many times after we visit the home and inspect the attic, we find it to be a humidity issue.
When temperatures plummet as typical Chicago weather proves each year, homeowners begin to notice moisture in the attic. Most times it’s due to the humidifiers directly installed on furnaces. If the humidity level on the inside…is above the level on the outside, condensation builds in our attics.
Take a trip up to your attic early in the morning. If you see a layer of frost on the underside of the plywood, it’s most likely condensation. As the outside temperature rises this frost will melt and water spots may occur on your ceiling.
If you notice moisture confined to a specific area of the roof decking, that’s most likely going to be a roofing problem. Call Showalter Roofing at 630.499.7700 to conduct a complete evaluation to verify a roofing issue.
Here are the Top 3 Ways Homeowners Can Combat Condensation Issues:
- Turn the humidifier down on your furnace especially when it’s really cold outside. It doesn’t seem logical, however the furnace is turning on more frequently causing an increase of humidity in the air.
- Check your clothes dryer. Your dryer may not be hooked up properly. If warm moist air is getting into your home from the clothes dryer, it will end up in the attic.
- Check if your bathroom fan is connected properly. If there is a problem, the warm moist air will quickly reach the attic.
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