Ice On Roof Nails In Attic

The nails there are icy too but the rest of the roof sheathing and trusses look fine.

Ice on roof nails in attic. The nails in my attic have frost and ice on them. At times there was ice and frost on the nails. Boxes stored in the attic were sometimes wet. Our photo at left shows the typical staining pattern in an attic where there has been modest condensation at the roofing nails.

Ice frost and water in an attic condensation new construction text. Last winter i noticed condensation and water droplets on the nails that stick through the roof into the attic. Our photograph above shows roofing nails which have rusted and stained the roof plywood in an attic where indoor moisture has risen through the building to condense on the under side of the roof. It should to a degree.

I have no bathroom vents or anything bad like that sourcing moisture into the attic. My wife ali and i bought an old house 18 months ago. My question is is a little bit of frost normal in canada. It s important to realize frost is in your attic for a few reasons.

Frost on nails is frozen condensation. There s no snow on the roof but it s extremely cold here. Just bought this house a few months ago. Frost on nails in attic spaces may frighten you.