the formation of ice in the roof started melting when the temperature increases and started dripping from the ceililng.what causes this formation? how to prevent this in future? how to remove this ice now from the roof.we found this by climbing inside the attic.
2007-02-08 03:20:00 · 5 answers · asked by shan 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
try insulating between the ceiling joists and have tile vents fitted . The heat from your house rises and hits the cold roof causing condensation, the insulation stops the heat escaping and the vents give you a circulation of fresh air keeping you attic dry. it will also save you money because you wont lose so much heat keeping your heating bills down.
2007-02-08 06:50:28 · answer #1 · answered by Kenny M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problem is poor attic ventilation. The eaves (outside edges where the roof connects to the wall structure) should be vented and any insulation around the outside should not be covering or reducing the vent size... this lets air into the attic. You should also have roof vents to allow warmer/moist air to escape out the top of the roof as well. The problem you face is IF you don't fix it, time will rot your roof sheeting/planking and then you need a new roof and shingles too.
2007-02-08 03:25:27 · answer #2 · answered by 6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomething 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is moisture from inside the house that makes its way upward and then condenses out on the chilly roof.
Examine your ceiling just below ice formation for a hole, even a light fixture box can let humid inside air out into the attic. Seal the outlet boxes up good to prevent that warm humid air from escaping up there.
2007-02-08 03:57:08 · answer #3 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your inside blower of the central air cond. is in the attic rather than in the hallway it is possible the low side pressure line has lost its insulation around it and the line is making contact with the ceiling. the unit could be low of refrigerant which would cause this line to freeze over therefore if it is in contact with the ceiling eventually it could penetrate all the way thru and be seen from the room below. if this is the case have a qualified heating and air cond. technician take a look at it because if it is the line from the a/c doing it the unit needs refrigerant added to it. it has to be something to do with your air cond. unit.
2007-02-08 03:32:49 · answer #4 · answered by buddy2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely, the moisture has come into your attic by way of a leaking roof.
Repair or replace the roof.
2007-02-08 03:30:45 · answer #5 · answered by CJohn317 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋