All Forum Posts by: Scott Krueger

I don't know the attic is properly ventilated or not or if a bathroom venting into the attic.

If it is a ventilation issue then what type of contractor is the one to call? Should I still call a roofer or would someone else be better an diagnosing a ventilation issue?

The property wasn't particularly humid that I noticed. I didn't see any ice dams while I was there, but it's possible they melted off over the last few warmer days. The part of the roof I was under faced south so it would get full sun. I didn't take any pictures sadly. In my noviceness I forgot to bring a flashlight and was using my cell phone to see. The property is near SE 14th in Des Moines. I live in Ames.

The humidity question makes me think it's probably not condensation. There were just too many of the little wet spots. That would take an awful lot of condensation. I could be wrong though.

Thank you very much for the response.

Scott

I am in the process of purchasing a property in Iowa. It is winter here and the house inspector did not enter the attic due to personal items blocking access at the time of the inspection. I personally went into the attic today and I saw lots of damp spots on the insulation above the ceiling. The roof tiles don't look the newest, but they I've seen plenty worse. I figure these spots could be either from condensation or seepage. They were more common toward the outer edges and lower parts of the roof.

Anyone have any insight on what this may be the cause and what this might mean in terms of the roof needing to be replaced?

Thank you,

Scott