Attic Looks Like Snow

And it was melting fast.

Attic looks like snow.

Thick ridges of ice on your eaves in winter are a sign of poor attic ventilation. A hot ceiling tells you that the attic is acting like a solar oven raising your cooling bills and cooking the shingles. What s the difference between an asphalt shingle and metal roof. Like gable gambrel homes are not ideal for regions with high wind.

If you can see a dip curve or swag on the peak when standing in the street your roof has a problem. Since the construction is quite simple with fewer materials needed this helps to keep the cost of a roof down. These dams form when snow covers the roof and rising heat melts only some of it causing liquid water to flow down the roof. The roof vent in pic 5 post 1 does not look like a standard roof vent.

Fiberglass is easier on installation equipment. 7 the m shaped roof. Plus it s simple to frame out. Looks like it would just let the elements whip right in.

There was about 3 inches of snow resting atop the insulation extending 4 feet away from the vent. It might be something. Most of the insulation in that area was sopping wet and had absorbed the water like a sponge. Equipment also stays cleaner.

Looks more like an fan exhaust roof termination. However once it s away from the heat the ice freezes again. Much like the mansard the gambrel provides extra living space for a garret attic or loft. From what i am seeing in pic 4 post 1 i don t think you have snow coming in.

The ridge vents are designed to cover the gap at the top of the roof much like the hat you wear in the rain it is designed to keep rain and snow out under normal conditions. What causes a sagging roof line. Which would go along with my thoughts on the big vent. Asphalt shingle roofing is a dominant material for residences.

Gambrel frames are nice for sheds or even garages. Steepness playing a factor in the range and how high the ridge is set. Roof lines should be arrow straight. Warm air that escapes rooms below gets trapped in the attic.

Less attic dust fewer dust masks and improved attic visibility. The gambrel only uses two roof beams along with gusset joints. Customers like the snow like look of modern fiberglass. Seals blowers and motors last longer when fiberglass is used.

Icicles may look pretty but they could also be a sign that something is seriously wrong with your roof. Looks more like lots of condensation. However metal roofing is surging in popularity as more aesthetic options become available. Plus it is possible for snow to build up on the top slopes which are not easily accessible.

When i went up into the attic to take a look i discovered the problem.