About a month ago, I noticed a spot on our roof looking dark (wet?) even after the roof dried. What does this look like to you? Any insight? I looked in the attic for signs of moisture, and also under the soffits to no avail.The roof is only 14 years old, but I'm concerned it might be failing. Is this most likely a leak? Are there any other explanations for what might be causing this? Thanks so much!
Does it always look that way? It looks like those shingles are still wet. If rain is getting under the shingles it should still dry out and look like the rest.
It's hard to say for sure, they are certainly discolored 100% of the time. It looks like the roof is wet most of the time, but we have a lot of moisture in the Pacific Northwest this time of year. Is there something that could be causing the shingles to stay wet, but that does not indicate roof failure?
A roof leak would be something you would see inside not on the surface of the shingles.
It looks like it's just above the overhang so that leads me to think something is causing a cooling effect where condensation is forming, but why only half the way up> Is there a room up there?
Have you gotten up into the attic? What do you see up there?
You've got moss growing up at the peak which is a sign of excess moisture. Do you have a pic of the backside of the house? i.e. is the same thing going on the overhang in the back? Marq1 could be on to something regarding condensation.
Marq1 could be on to something regarding condensation.
Agreed- that gable wall doesn't have any windows- which usually indicates the north / northwest facing side.It looks like you've got an attic vent on the north gable, with moss on the roof above the vent. Moss will find moisture coming from warm air inside the house that escapes through the peak vent, and then grow and keep it damp, evaporation keeps it cool & moist on cloudy days- thus the moss is keeping that area damp & happy growing there). It is AMAZING how much moisture moss and fine-soil can hold.
I'd say get a ladder and a push broom, walk up the roof valley left of the door, walk over while straddling the peak, and brush the moss off with the push broom. Might also use a garden hose if you've got good water pressure.
Hi there, my gutters begin to drip for a few hours after it rains. Just wondering how serious this is, and if it needs to be fixed ASAP.
Ideally I'd like to wait and save up money to get my windows and siding done first, but realistically won't be doing these for a couple of years.
Any advice is appreciated, thank you
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I recently replaced my roof and though I inquired about the intake venting, the roofer did not address it. They pointed to my perforated aluminum soffit panels and said its good. I just check by removing one of the panels and found (6) .5 drilled in the original plywood soffit. There is also what looks like a powdery light dust on the underside of the plywood soffit. What is the best way to increase the ventilation. I have come up with three ideas:
1. remove all the amulinum soffit, sand the original plywood soffit which looks to be in decent condition and paint it. Cut vents in as needed and install grates.
2. pull off all perforated panels and use a 4 or 5 hole saw to cut holes in the plywood then reinstall perforated aluminum soffit panels.
3. go to every other joist bay and drill a 4 hole and put in a 4 circular vent.
Or Do I not have to worry about it cuz (6) 1/2 holes provide enough intake air? My attic is 1800 sf and there are a total of 30 perforated vent parishes in the soffit. I assume all have the (6) holes drilled. I have an attic exhaust fan and a ridge vent. The roofer also installed 3 additional passive roof vents when he did the roof. There is some additional venting under the solid aluminum soffit panels.
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[i]Example of one of the holes. [/i]
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[i]There is also grating under the solid part of the soffit. [/i]
04-10-22, 09:52 AM
