Attic Looks Like Snow

However once it s away from the heat the ice freezes again.

Attic looks like snow.

Unfortunately if things aren t quite right with the vent and the weather conditions are right you can end up with attic snow. Looks like it would just let the elements whip right in. Icicles may look pretty but they could also be a sign that something is seriously wrong with your roof. However metal roofing is surging in popularity as more aesthetic options become available.

Less attic dust fewer dust masks and improved attic visibility. From what i am seeing in pic 4 post 1 i don t think you have snow coming in. When i went up into the attic to take a look i discovered the problem. What s the difference between an asphalt shingle and metal roof.

Customers like the snow like look of modern fiberglass. Like gable gambrel homes are not ideal for regions with high wind. What causes a sagging roof line. Thick ridges of ice on your eaves in winter are a sign of poor attic ventilation.

The gambrel only uses two roof beams along with gusset joints. Asphalt shingle roofing is a dominant material for residences. Plus it is possible for snow to build up on the top slopes which are not easily accessible. If you can see a dip curve or swag on the peak when standing in the street your roof has a problem.

A hot ceiling tells you that the attic is acting like a solar oven raising your cooling bills and cooking the shingles. Seals blowers and motors last longer when fiberglass is used. Since the construction is quite simple with fewer materials needed this helps to keep the cost of a roof down. Snow melts and the water refreezes on the cold eaves creating ice dams.

The roof vent in pic 5 post 1 does not look like a standard roof vent. Plus it s simple to frame out. Looks more like lots of condensation. And it was melting fast.

Warm air that escapes rooms below gets trapped in the attic. Equipment also stays cleaner. Much like the mansard the gambrel provides extra living space for a garret attic or loft. Steepness playing a factor in the range and how high the ridge is set.

Roof lines should be arrow straight. Looks more like an fan exhaust roof termination. 7 the m shaped roof. It might be something.

There was about 3 inches of snow resting atop the insulation extending 4 feet away from the vent. The ridge vents are designed to cover the gap at the top of the roof much like the hat you wear in the rain it is designed to keep rain and snow out under normal conditions. Fiberglass is easier on installation equipment. These dams form when snow covers the roof and rising heat melts only some of it causing liquid water to flow down the roof.

Gambrel frames are nice for sheds or even garages.