Roof Leak Damp Crawl Space

During extreme cold temperatures frost can build up on the underside of the roof sheeting attic roof.

Roof leak damp crawl space.

Once the outdoor temperature rises that frost melts and can mimic a leak. Water may collect and sit for days until it evaporates. During a rain storm your roof collects an amazing amount of water. A damp crawl space could lead to a variety of health and safety problems in your home.

Water usually gathers in the crawl space due to plumbing leak or drainage blockage. Furthermore a damp crawl space will welcome unwanted pests such as termites snakes rats spiders and other vermin that seek out damp dark spaces. Excessive indoor humidity can cause blistering and peeling paint warping and rotting wood as well as the formation of mildew mold. This occurs when moisture filled air from the outside gets into the crawl space and cools then condenses at dew point.

A burst pipe is another cause of a wet crawl space. Patching material may not adhere properly if the roof area is damp. Roof leaks can occur when the flashing around a vent pipe or chimney separates from the roof and creates a gap. These could include mold and mildew growth as well as rotted floor joists and support beams.

Repairing a roof leak from the inside is a temporary fix only. When this happens water can seep through porous walls and end up in the crawl space. Other than over the side of the gutter.