Calgary home inspector jeff howells says recent frigid weather in alberta could trigger more cases of attic rain than last winter.
Frost in attic edmonton.
If you only see this leaking in the winter time chances are you have attic rain or most commonly known as moisture in your att.
The longer it stays cold outside the more frost is going to.
That s when frost builds up in an attic during a cold snap the result of condensation then suddenly melts.
It is important to address this situation created by our weather fluctuations this is.
Usually takes extended periods of cold weather once the air warms or the sun shines on bare shingles the frost melts quickly raining down into the insulation and sometimes leaving staining and dripping from lights.
This was an older house with upgraded insulation stuffed into the eaves blocking ventilation.
The frost that collects then melts when the weather warms up again.
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The picture above was taken on a very cold day notice the ice frost built up inside the attic hatch opening.
What is attic rain.
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This can cause stains on the ceiling and even dripping inside light fixtures.
The dreaded attic rain with temperatures dipping below zero degrees you may have noticed a little bit of leaking around pot lights exhaust fans or a leaking skylight.
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Frost inside attic hatch.
It is caused when moisture accumulates in the attic and then freezes during the expected cold temperatures.
In small amounts this frost just vaporizes before it can cause damage.
The cold weather seen in february has been causing a phenomenon known as attic rain.
Attic rain is when you have an accumulation of frost from air entering the attic from the house.
Attic rain is a condition that can be very common in alberta.
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In large amounts the frost will melt and start to drip in the attic.
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