On Jan 10, 8:14*pm, Maria wrote:
I am the new homeowner of a 1927 Craftsman bungalow and am very
concerned after finding the unfinished attic is extremely moist to the
point that the wood is damp to the touch and has what is now
crystallized material on some. *How long until major damage is
caused. *I know I need to address some things like the lack of roof
vent ridges and the old drafty windows, but don't know if much can be
done until spring ( I live in Northern NY). *Any ideas? *I'm afraid I
have ice dams forming.

If your attic floor has insulation, move some of it out of the way
above the bathroom and kitchen so you can see the ceiling. If the
moisture is coming from those rooms - a likely source - then it would
condense first in the insulation and you might have problems starting
in those locations.

There could be a lot of contributing factors such as type and location
of insulation, roof construction, location of the damp areas on the
underside of the roof, etc. If you're really concerned the best thing
to do is get a pair of knowledgeable eyeballs to size up the
situation.

R