How to fix ceiling condensation.
Wet attic ceiling.
Improper ventilation and insulation of home attic space can produce.
The ceiling is the popcorn ceiling and the darkest areas are the areas which stick out the most.
Moist or wet insulation.
If you have ceiling leaks only in the spring it may be that ice has been forming on the sheathing all winter and it suddenly melts when a warm spell arrives.
If the fiberglass within your wall cavity or in your attic becomes wet from a leaky roof or burst pipe it will lose insulating effectiveness until the material dries.
However you ll need to drain it frequently in order for it to function properly.
Once the dehumidifier s storage tank is full it won t be able to remove any more moisture.
Often this is first noticed when re shingling.
What to do about a wet attic.
Condensation on your ceiling can cause water damage and promote the growth of mold or mildew.
Prolonged wetness will rot out the roof sheathing.
At higher levels relative humidity condensation can even occur inside of the house on windows cold walls or ceiling surfaces.
Coping with wet insulation.
But i m quite sure the dark ring was not a lighting issue.
If i get a dehumidifier will this do the trick or is it likely the attic is a hot mess of mold.
There are many signs that an attic is wet.
Drying out a wet attic.