Frost In Attic Above Bathroom

How much frost should you have in an attic.

Frost in attic above bathroom.

Frost gets into the attic from air leaks or attic bypasses. 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. I ve blogged about attic air leaks many times and i ve shared photos of attic air leaks. Condensation in the attic is a serious problem that must be addressed by homeowners.

To start frost accumulates when moisture laden air from the house gets into the attic. Leaks from poorly attached hoses can cause moisture build up in the attic. When the frost melts this leak is most commonly found dripping out of those heat sources. That s about it pretty simple.

You can prevent these problems from occurring by maintaining a dry attic with a low relative. A deep wall mounted sink sits next to a chest of drawers. The glass enclosed shower stall in in the corner. When moisture gets into the attic it condenses on the roof sheathing in the form of frost.

When the moisture gets into the attic it condenses on the roof. We still have one area in the rafters between the bathroom and a walk in closet that has some frost. Frost build up is most common above heat sources such as light fixtures especially can lights kitchen stoves fireplaces bathrooms fans and improperly vented exhaust fans. A few years ago we had a lot of frost and a company came in and charged us 250 to spray the exhaust fan and duct to stop leakage.

This post is largely a re blog of my last post on attic frost but that was from 2013 and it s time for a reminder about all of this. As seniors with medical conditions we are worried about mould. One feature that makes an attic bedroom so valuable for homeowner use and for eventual resale is a bathroom. On the left is a long deep soaking tub.

Check out my post on moldy attics for some. That s about it pretty simple. An attic bedroom without a same level bathroom can be a tough sell both for current occupants and for potential buyers. If your existing fan is fine we can make sure that it is ducting properly through the roof.

A spacious attic bathroom in gray and white with a large swath of glass mosaic tile beneath the slanted roof.