Had something similar happen last summer:
- Client calls about weird dripping noises at night.
- Checked ducts, seemed fine at first glance.
- Took a closer look and found rust hidden along bottom edges.
- Turns out attic humidity was off the charts due to poor venting.
- Added a couple extra roof vents and upgraded insulation—problem solved.
Condensation issues always seem minor until they're suddenly not... learned that one the hard way.
"Condensation issues always seem minor until they're suddenly not..."
Exactly. It's easy to underestimate attic ventilation until you're dealing with rust and water damage. Good catch on the hidden rust—those sneaky details can really bite you later. Glad you sorted it out.
Yep, condensation's tricky because it creeps up gradually. I'd also recommend checking insulation levels—poor insulation can amplify moisture buildup. Had a similar issue once, beefed up insulation and installed ridge vents... problem solved.
Good call on insulation—definitely helps keep moisture at bay. Curious though, did you notice a big difference right away after installing ridge vents, or did it take some time to see improvements? Heard mixed experiences on that...
When I installed ridge vents a couple years back, I didn't notice a huge difference immediately. At first, I was kinda skeptical—still had some condensation on colder nights. But after a few weeks, things gradually improved. Guess it takes a bit for the attic airflow to balance out and moisture levels to stabilize. Now it's pretty rare to see any drips at all, even during those weird temperature swings. Patience definitely paid off in my case...
