Frost Heaters In Attics

When a warm sunny day arrives after a long cold stretch and it seems like you have a roof leak when there isn t a cloud in the sky it s probably attic icing otherwise known as ice dams or ice damming and the surprising thing is that it s very unlikely that the roof covering itself is the problem.

Frost heaters in attics. Frost and ice forms in attics when warm humid air accumulates and condenses on the underside of your roof sheathing. Check out my post on moldy attics for some. When the moisture gets into the attic it condenses on the roof. Ceiling leak from condensation in the attic you can verify this by checking for frost in the attic rusty nails or water staining on the roof sheathing.

During winter conditions attic frost is a problem associated with attic bypasses. To start frost shows up in the attic when moisture laden air from the house gets into the attic. Over that third unit from the left there s little heat getting into the attic as evidenced by the unmelted snow. Why it s there and how to fix it by reuben saltzman in study guide energy frost in attics new on january 9 2018 if you have a problem with frost in your attic you re not alone.

All of these anomalies are a sure sign that condensation from heat loss is an issue. Over the other units enough heat escapes into the attics to melt most of the snow. When warm air from inside the house escapes traveling up through the bypasses the moisture condenses on the roof boards and rafters where the frost can form. Frosty roof deck nails and sidewall.

In cold climates that leads to ice dams. Frost gets into the attic from air leaks or attic bypasses.