Now this article talks a little about hiring the right professional when you are having problems with your home as the one in the article.
Don’t Try This At Home: Armchair Building Science.
By Peter Yost via GreenBuildingAdvisor.com
Is the mold on the plywood in this attic the result of inadequate attic ventilation or air leakage?
The homeowners called me after a certified home inspector stated the former; that the attic was underventilated and moisture was building up as a result. The roof assembly had soffit vents at the eaves and two gable end vents. Not as effective as ridge-to-soffit ventilation, but probably close to building code requirements (see Green Basics – Attics).
I did not have the time to get down to the home to take a look myself, so I asked the homeowner to send me photos of the house and the problem. Bit dicey to diagnose a problem and give guidance over the phone based on a short series of photos, but armchair building science is an honorable pastime.
Continue reading the article at GreenBuildingAdvisor.com
