The Space Nobody Inspects
Attic moisture comes from roof leaks, storm intrusion, HVAC condensation, disconnected bath and dryer vents discharging into the space, and inadequate ventilation that lets warm humid air condense on the cold roof deck. Because attics are rarely entered, the problem usually announces itself as mold on the sheathing, sagging ceilings or a musty odor pushed into living space by pressure imbalances, months after it began.