Insulation and Roof Ventilation Work Together
Adding insulation can make a damp attic worse if it blocks the soffit vents. Airflow is a balanced path, not a single vent on the ridge.
Practical guides for roofs, gutters, windows, and siding
Adding insulation can make a damp attic worse if it blocks the soffit vents. Airflow is a balanced path, not a single vent on the ridge.
The useful upgrade is a dry, air-sealed ceiling with even coverage. Depth alone does not fix a leaky hatch or a wet deck.
Cash, a loan, an insurance claim, and a phased repair are different tools. The expensive mistake is financing a scope you would not have chosen in cash.
Dated photos of the roof, the ceilings, and the debris help an insurance conversation. They also keep you from hiring the first person who knocks.