Attic Looks Like Snow

Now there are metal shingles and panels that imitate materials like slate tile wood shake and even asphalt.

Attic looks like snow. What s the difference between an asphalt shingle and metal roof. A hot ceiling tells you that the attic is acting like a solar oven raising your cooling bills and cooking the shingles. It might be something. The roof vent in pic 5 post 1 does not look like a standard roof vent.

Roof lines should be arrow straight. 7 the m shaped roof. Fiberglass is easier on installation equipment. However metal roofing is surging in popularity as more aesthetic options become available.

Icicles may look pretty but they could also be a sign that something is seriously wrong with your roof. Which would go along with my thoughts on the big vent. When i went up into the attic to take a look i discovered the problem. Equipment also stays cleaner.

From what i am seeing in pic 4 post 1 i don t think you have snow coming in. Looks more like an fan exhaust roof termination. And it was melting fast. Plus it s simple to frame out.

There was about 3 inches of snow resting atop the insulation extending 4 feet away from the vent. Looks like it would just let the elements whip right in. Warm air that escapes rooms below gets trapped in the attic. Less attic dust fewer dust masks and improved attic visibility.

Thick ridges of ice on your eaves in winter are a sign of poor attic ventilation. Looks more like lots of condensation. Asphalt shingle roofing is a dominant material for residences. Since the construction is quite simple with fewer materials needed this helps to keep the cost of a roof down.

Most of the insulation in that area was sopping wet and had absorbed the water like a sponge. Much like the mansard the gambrel provides extra living space for a garret attic or loft. Unfortunately if things aren t quite right with the vent and the weather conditions are right you can end up with attic snow. Plus it is possible for snow to build up on the top slopes which are not easily accessible.

Steepness playing a factor in the range and how high the ridge is set. The gambrel only uses two roof beams along with gusset joints. Seals blowers and motors last longer when fiberglass is used. Like gable gambrel homes are not ideal for regions with high wind.

If you can see a dip curve or swag on the peak when standing in the street your roof has a problem. 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. Gambrel frames are nice for sheds or even garages. Customers like the snow like look of modern fiberglass.

What causes a sagging roof line.