Fiberglass is easier on installation equipment.
Attic looks like snow.
Warm air that escapes rooms below gets trapped in the attic.
Asphalt shingle roofing is a dominant material for residences.
The gambrel only uses two roof beams along with gusset joints.
Looks like it would just let the elements whip right in.
Since the construction is quite simple with fewer materials needed this helps to keep the cost of a roof down.
Roof lines should be arrow straight.
7 the m shaped roof.
Now there are metal shingles and panels that imitate materials like slate tile wood shake and even asphalt.
The roof vent in pic 5 post 1 does not look like a standard roof vent.
Snow melts and the water refreezes on the cold eaves creating ice dams.
Thick ridges of ice on your eaves in winter are a sign of poor attic ventilation.
Equipment also stays cleaner.
The ridge vents are designed to cover the gap at the top of the roof much like the hat you wear in the rain it is designed to keep rain and snow out under normal conditions.
Gambrel frames are nice for sheds or even garages.
Plus it s simple to frame out.
Unfortunately if things aren t quite right with the vent and the weather conditions are right you can end up with attic snow.
It might be something.
Seals blowers and motors last longer when fiberglass is used.
When i went up into the attic to take a look i discovered the problem.
What causes a sagging roof line.
Looks more like an fan exhaust roof termination.
What s the difference between an asphalt shingle and metal roof.
Customers like the snow like look of modern fiberglass.
However metal roofing is surging in popularity as more aesthetic options become available.
Steepness playing a factor in the range and how high the ridge is set.
Which would go along with my thoughts on the big vent.
Icicles may look pretty but they could also be a sign that something is seriously wrong with your roof.
However once it s away from the heat the ice freezes again.
A hot ceiling tells you that the attic is acting like a solar oven raising your cooling bills and cooking the shingles.
There was about 3 inches of snow resting atop the insulation extending 4 feet away from the vent.
From what i am seeing in pic 4 post 1 i don t think you have snow coming in.
If you can see a dip curve or swag on the peak when standing in the street your roof has a problem.
Much like the mansard the gambrel provides extra living space for a garret attic or loft.
And it was melting fast.
Most of the insulation in that area was sopping wet and had absorbed the water like a sponge.
Looks more like lots of condensation.
Less attic dust fewer dust masks and improved attic visibility.