Attic Looks Like Snow

Snow melts and the water refreezes on the cold eaves creating ice dams.

Attic looks like snow.

Warm air that escapes rooms below gets trapped in the attic. Less attic dust fewer dust masks and improved attic visibility. A hot ceiling tells you that the attic is acting like a solar oven raising your cooling bills and cooking the shingles. Thick ridges of ice on your eaves in winter are a sign of poor attic ventilation.

If you can see a dip curve or swag on the peak when standing in the street your roof has a problem. 7 the m shaped roof. Seals blowers and motors last longer when fiberglass is used. Looks more like lots of condensation.

Fiberglass is easier on installation equipment. It might be something. Unfortunately if things aren t quite right with the vent and the weather conditions are right you can end up with attic snow. Since the construction is quite simple with fewer materials needed this helps to keep the cost of a roof down.

Plus it is possible for snow to build up on the top slopes which are not easily accessible. The roof vent in pic 5 post 1 does not look like a standard roof vent. Now there are metal shingles and panels that imitate materials like slate tile wood shake and even asphalt. And it was melting fast.

However once it s away from the heat the ice freezes again. When i went up into the attic to take a look i discovered the problem. 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. Looks more like an fan exhaust roof termination.

These dams form when snow covers the roof and rising heat melts only some of it causing liquid water to flow down the roof. What causes a sagging roof line. There was about 3 inches of snow resting atop the insulation extending 4 feet away from the vent. Roof lines should be arrow straight.

Plus it s simple to frame out. Asphalt shingle roofing is a dominant material for residences. Customers like the snow like look of modern fiberglass. Much like the mansard the gambrel provides extra living space for a garret attic or loft.

However metal roofing is surging in popularity as more aesthetic options become available. What s the difference between an asphalt shingle and metal roof. Like gable gambrel homes are not ideal for regions with high wind. Which would go along with my thoughts on the big vent.

Icicles may look pretty but they could also be a sign that something is seriously wrong with your roof. Steepness playing a factor in the range and how high the ridge is set. The gambrel only uses two roof beams along with gusset joints. Gambrel frames are nice for sheds or even garages.

Equipment also stays cleaner.