In addition to boosting air flow and cutting down on attic condensation an attic fan can also be an economical way to cool the house during warm weather.
Condensation in attic crawl space.
As the moisture migrates upwards to the colder attic areas during the winter months the relative humidity is increased to the point that condensation can occur on cold surfaces.
Ice on cold surfaces in the wintertime.
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Common signs of moisture in your attic.
This can result in mold rust and deterioration of wood and structural fasteners.
It is also important to make sure a home s ventilation system is not pushing dampness into the attic.
This leads to structural damage mold and allergy problems and most importantly your family home s safety.
Crawl space condensation means you have a moisture problem in your crawl space.
Just like when you have too little insulation if you have an excessive amount of humidity near your ductwork either in your attic or crawlspaces then you increase the likelihood of condensation forming.
Crawl space humidity should generally remain between 10 and 16.