On Jan 10, 7:14*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.

How long has it been like this, a moisture meter can show areas of
roof leaks. An unheated attic needs good insulation on the floor and
venting for fresh air. If nothing is changed in the last maybe 10
years that you had done maybe a roof leak, If moisture was real bad it
would have rotted away 70 years ago.