Top causes of attic moisture.
Everything in my attic is wet.
Clothes dryers venting air to the attic rather than outside.
Though attics are typically hot and dry a leaky roof or pipe condensation or severe weather can cause water to enter your attic.
Moist air is created from everyday activities including cooking.
Air conditioner condensate pan not draining.
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.
Moist or wet insulation.
Moisture frost and ice buildup on roofing nails.
Attics can suffer two types of leaks.
If you suspect you have moisture problems in your attic check for the following indications of excess moisture in the attic.
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 in your attic can damage wood beams insulation and even.
Moisture or frost on the roofs sheathing.
Convection can take place through cracks in different materials unglued drywall tape joints electric boxes holes drilled for wires and plumbing pipes ceiling light.
Water or drip marks scattered on the attic floor.