Good points here, especially about moisture issues. A few years back, I upgraded insulation thinking it'd solve my drafty attic problems. It helped a bit, but the real game changer was replacing the old shingles and flashing. Once the roof was solid, the insulation actually did its job properly. Definitely worth tackling leaks first—then insulation upgrades become way more effective.
"Definitely worth tackling leaks first—then insulation upgrades become way more effective."
Couldn't agree more with this. I had a similar experience when renovating our old farmhouse. Initially, I thought beefing up the attic insulation would fix the drafts and temperature swings, but it barely made a dent until I addressed the roof itself. Turns out, the old flashing around the chimney and vents was letting in moisture and cold air, undermining all my insulation efforts.
One thing I'd add is to pay close attention to ventilation when you're redoing your roof. Proper ridge vents or soffit vents can make a huge difference in preventing moisture buildup and ice dams down the line. Learned that one the hard way after noticing condensation issues post-insulation upgrade... had to go back and retrofit some better venting. Once that was sorted, everything finally clicked into place.
So yeah, sealing leaks first is key—but don't overlook ventilation either. It'll save you headaches later on.
Good points overall, but I'd argue ventilation isn't always the magic bullet. When we built our custom home, I went heavy on ridge and soffit vents thinking it'd solve moisture issues completely. Still ended up with some condensation because the air sealing around recessed lights and wiring penetrations wasn't thorough enough.
"Proper ridge vents or soffit vents can make a huge difference in preventing moisture buildup"
True, but if your ceiling plane isn't airtight, even great ventilation won't totally stop moisture problems... learned that one myself.
Good points here, but honestly, even airtight ceilings aren't always enough on their own. In my experience, moisture issues can sometimes pop up from unexpected places. For example:
- Had a similar issue when I replaced my roof a few years back—spent a lot of time and money sealing every recessed light and wiring penetration meticulously.
- Still ended up with condensation issues because the bathroom fans weren't venting properly outside... they were dumping moist air straight into the attic space.
- Once I fixed the ductwork to properly vent outside, things improved dramatically.
So yeah, ventilation is critical, and sealing your ceiling plane definitely helps, but don't overlook other sneaky sources of moisture. It's usually not just one thing causing the problem.
