Ice On Roof Nails In Attic

Our photo at left shows the typical staining pattern in an attic where there has been modest condensation at the roofing nails.

Ice on roof nails in attic.

The nails there are icy too but the rest of the roof sheathing and trusses look fine. At times there was ice and frost on the nails. The nails in my attic have frost and ice on them. Last winter i noticed condensation and water droplets on the nails that stick through the roof into the attic.

It s important to realize frost is in your attic for a few reasons. Just bought this house a few months ago. I have no bathroom vents or anything bad like that sourcing moisture into the attic. Frost on nails in attic spaces may frighten you.

My wife ali and i bought an old house 18 months ago. Several online posts mostly from american sources say that any frost is not normal and signals impending doom. Remember the last hot and humid day you were sitting outside drinking a cold beer iced tea soda or glass of ice water. As extra insurance against roof ice dam leaks when re roofing use ice and water shield at the building roof eaves running this impermeable membrane it even seals around nails up the roof at least three feet or in some climates or on problem roofs up six feet or more.

Boxes stored in the attic were sometimes wet. Ice frost and water in an attic condensation new construction text. Frost on nails is frozen condensation. There s no snow on the roof but it s extremely cold here.