If no fan is currently present install a panasonic whispergreen fan.
Roof in garage no baseboard celing.
Turns out there was not one but six leaks scattered here and there around the attic.
There was no ridge because the top of the roof was flat 6 wide.
In this design the tops of the rafters attach to a load bearing ridge beam that runs along the length of the roof.
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Can be hosed off if needed.
Just put it up.
No major cracks but some moisture when it rains.
The hips and perimiter of the flat portion were framed with lvl and steel flitch plates bolted together.
All attics vented or unvented should have an air barrier a properly detailed airtight drywall ceiling for example regardless of climate.
I also put it on the sides which needed a few furring strips because i hung it vertically.
Using a heater during the colder months will keep the garage s temperature stable and its condensation level under control.
I would like to make it a peaked roof but realize that is a major cost.
Excess condensation can also be caused by improper roof drainage that causes leaks in your garage.
No tapeing no painting.
Do i start with the floor redo the concrete or do i need to seal up the top of the ceiling so the rain doesn t get in which is why i think the concrete floor gets wet.
If you have a working bath fan i recommend installing a programmable timer switch.
Easily installed and looks great for a garage.
The other night i was getting dressed to go out for the evening when i heard the most ominous sound a homeowner can hear.
It is a flat roof garage.
To my chagrin a rivulet of water was making its way down the bathroom wall and dripping off the chair rail.
2 man job at best.
Control your garage s temperature.
Omitting a ceiling vapor barrier by arguing that you have to let the moisture escape or because the house has to breathe out the top is actually correct in a way.
It s also incorrect in a way.
Mold growth on a bathroom ceiling is nearly always due to inadequate ventilation.
If you need to get into the attic part just unscrew one section.
This will toggle the fan on and off throughout the day.
I have framed a cathedral hip roof.
9 ways to effectively reduce garage condensation.