Had a similar issue when I moved into my place. Previous owner had installed a bathroom fan vent straight into the attic—no ducting at all. Moisture was building up like crazy, especially in winter. Took me forever to figure out why the attic insulation was damp. Ended up running proper ductwork out through the roof... problem solved. Always amazes me how these little shortcuts cause big headaches later on.
"Always amazes me how these little shortcuts cause big headaches later on."
Yeah, totally relate to this. When I bought my first place, I noticed a weird dripping sound at night—thought I was losing my mind. Turned out the previous owner had vented the dryer straight into the crawlspace. Moisture everywhere, mold starting to form... total nightmare. Ended up rerouting it properly outside, but man, the shortcuts people take to save a few bucks can really bite you later.
"Moisture everywhere, mold starting to form... total nightmare."
Yikes, that sounds rough. Makes me wonder what hidden surprises might be lurking in my own place—how do you even spot these shortcuts before they become big issues? Seems like a never-ending puzzle sometimes...
"Makes me wonder what hidden surprises might be lurking in my own place..."
Honestly, you're right to be cautious—I've seen this happen more times than I care to count. Roof vents are notorious for causing moisture issues when they're improperly installed or blocked. One thing I've learned the hard way: always check attic insulation and ventilation regularly. If airflow is restricted, condensation builds up, and before you know it, mold's creeping in. It's tedious, but catching these things early saves a ton of headaches later on.
Had a similar issue last winter—thought it was just a random drip, turned out my attic insulation was packed way too tight near the vents. Pulled some back, airflow improved, and no more mystery drips. Worth checking yours out...
