The ceilings in almost all my rooms get wet and drip from condensation in the winter. There is a lot of insulation in my attic and I had a new roof 2 years ago. I am sure the soffit's are original. Could this be the problem?

Sounds like a mechanical problem, do you have a whole house humidifier? Other causes could be the attic ventilation, are the vents all clear? Did it do this before your new roof?

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Originally Posted by amricca

Sounds like a mechanical problem, do you have a whole house humidifier? Other causes could be the attic ventilation, are the vents all clear? Did it do this before your new roof?

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Yes before the new roof and since the roof was replaced there are only 2 vents could more roof vents help. No house humidifier.

Wet ceilings in the winter are caused when moist warm room air rises and hits a very cold surface, it condenses. You may feel that there is a lot of insulation but we need to know where you live and how many inches of insulation are in place. What type of insulation do you have. Constant cooking or a hot tub inside a home would also create such a problem.

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Originally Posted by ballengerb1

Wet ceilings in the winter are caused when moist warm room air rises and hits a very cold surface, it condenses. You may feel that there is a lot of insulation but we need to know where you live and how many inches of insulation are in place. What type of insulation do you have. Constant cooking or a hot tub inside a home would also create such a problem.

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No hot tub. It is a ranch home, about 4-6 inches loose insulation. I live in Joliet IL about 50 miles from Chicago. Who would be able to inspect and determine what may be the cause and repair. A roofer or a soffit, siding company. I don't know who to call.

You have about 1/3 the insulation you need for your area. It gets 10-15 below once in awhile in Chicago but in the 10-25 range for months. R 38 is what you should shoot for. Go to Home Depot in Joliet and Lowe's. I think you may also have a Menards down there, there is one in Yorkville for sure. Look into buying insulation batts that you can lay perpendicular to the joist in the attic. If you want to call a pro call an insulation pro.

Yes... need more insulation... I would also check the venting issue... depending on roof size 2 may not be enough. If your soffit vents are not clear or there are not enough vented areas in the soffit your roof vents will not perform as they should. I agree with calling a insulation contractor. I would check out the web site Foam-Guys.com or call them at 651-285-8493. I don't live in your area so I couldn't recommend any one but this would be a great place to start. I have seen this type of application before and it is totally awesome.
Mike

I have the opposite problem. Partial cathedral running 3/4 up, connects with the attic. Well insulated with prop r vent, ridge vent soffit and added a gable vent.
High heat & moisture creates water drippings down the wall and moisture apears on insullation. Humidity is very high. I have never had this problem before and am ready to install a gable vent. Moisture on the ceiling in the summer and I have no airconditioningjoining an attic