Is It A Roof Leak Or Condensation?
It looks like we will be welcoming Old Man Winter and the New Year together this year. The recent onslaught of winter storms brings with it a familiar activity to All Element, calls about roof leaks.The storm that ripped through Minnesota on December 27th doused most of the state with snow, sleet, rain and wind which, unfortunately, can lead to water dripping from the ceiling. While many of the service calls we receive are from a roofing problem; not all that drips stems from the roof. And by that, I mean condensation.
Condensation
While frequently viewed as a roofers excuse when they can’t find the leak, condensation is a real issue. And the recent storms made this issue a good portion of our calls.
Condensation typically occurs when warm, moist air migrates or is directed into the attic or roof cavity from living spaces below. Water vapor enters the attic or roof space as part of the air. Then when the temperature drops to extreme lows the moisture (water vapor) in the air is frozen once it hits a cold surface.