Pics Of Leaks Inside Attic

Repairing a roof leak from the inside is a temporary fix only.

Pics of leaks inside attic.

Mold in attic is fairly common because attics are often damp. The photo at page top shows white attic mold on the roof sheathing and rafters and some brown or black mold on the attic side of ceiling drywall where we pulled back insulation. Scan for moisture inside walls with a moisture meter. Most people just add insulation to their attic this will not stop the escaping warm air.

Make the final repair as soon as weather permits. A moisture meter is a piece of equipment which when placed directly against a wall will analyze the moisture content of that wall. Even if your roof and windows don t leak though humidity in the attic can lead to the growth of mold. Before you crawl into the attic make a quick sketch of the floor plan.

Place the shingle or plywood onto the tar and spread more of the tar around the edges of your patch. Without air sealing your attic you are allowing warm air to escape from your home carrying with it your hard earned winter heating money. Plumbing stacks can also emit hazardous gases so make sure that they too do not terminate inside the attic. These areas usually have open stud cavities leading directly into the attic that are huge sources of air leaks photos 1 3.

If you know that you have a leak within a certain wall but are unaware of the precise location place the moisture meter at 5 or 6 different spots on the wall. Examine the entire attic roof underside surface for evidence of water intrusion. Also plumbing stacks in the attic can be a source of condensation which can lead to attic mold growth. Before you leave your attic use a measuring tape to roughly map out where the leak is so you can find it once the rain stops.

Air seal your attic for energy savings. When looking for attic mold trace both leak. Make note of dropped soffits over kitchen cabinets or bath vanities slanted ceilings over stairways or any other dropped ceiling areas. If your roof leaks or any attic windows leak you ve got moisture in your attic and probably need to consider attic mold removal.

Walk carefully on the ceiling joists in the attic or use a sheet of plywood to walk on so you will not accidentally put a hole in the ceiling panel. Roof leaks will often lead to a small localized area of attic mold near where the leak is occurring. Rainy weather causes the first type of leak to be discovered. Use a putty knife to spread the tar into the leaking hole on the inside of your roof.

In the attic photograph at left we show a mix of green gray and white attic mold. You may see stained or discolored wood areas that will lead you to the source of the leak.