One feature that makes an attic bedroom so valuable for homeowner use and for eventual resale is a bathroom.
Frost in attic above bathroom.
When the frost melts this leak is most commonly found dripping out of those heat sources.
When moisture gets into the attic it condenses on the roof sheathing in the form of frost.
If your existing fan is fine we can make sure that it is ducting properly through the roof.
Learn the general outlines of installing a basic lower cost attic bathroom whether this is a do it yourself project or one that you feel is best left in the hands.
As seniors with medical conditions we are worried about mould.
I ve blogged about attic air leaks many times and i ve shared photos of attic air leaks.
You can prevent these problems from occurring by maintaining a dry attic with a low relative.
To help remove humidity from the house above all insulation can supply install a new bathroom or kitchen exhaust fan and proper ducting.
Frost accumulates in attics when moisture laden air from the house gets up there when it s cold.
An attic bedroom without a same level bathroom can be a tough sell both for current occupants and for potential buyers.
Check out my post on moldy attics for some.
That s about it pretty simple.
If left untreated it can damage critical structural elements of the home such as the trusses and rafters ruin insulation damage any stored belongings and lead to the formation of potentially toxic black mold.
We still have one area in the rafters between the bathroom and a walk in closet that has some frost.
On the left is a long deep soaking tub.
A few years ago we had a lot of frost and a company came in and charged us 250 to spray the exhaust fan and duct to stop leakage.
The glass enclosed shower stall in in the corner.
That s about it pretty simple.
When the moisture gets into the attic it condenses on the roof.
Condensation in the attic is a serious problem that must be addressed by homeowners.
Frost build up is most common above heat sources such as light fixtures especially can lights kitchen stoves fireplaces bathrooms fans and improperly vented exhaust fans.
A deep wall mounted sink sits next to a chest of drawers.
To start frost accumulates when moisture laden air from the house gets into the attic.
Frost gets into the attic from air leaks or attic bypasses.
Leaks from poorly attached hoses can cause moisture build up in the attic.