It would be hard to say. Dry rot is caused by a living organism in the timber. once it is in the timber the best thing to do is remove the affected timbers to stop the problem from spreading.
The Federal Housing Administration recommends that you have at least one square foot of attic ventilation for every 300 feet of attic space. You can find out if you have enough by figuring out how many square feet you have in your attic and then figure out the lineal feet that your exhaust fan puts out.
Attics are typically poorly insulated and receive little to no direct heating. Heat rises and escapes through the roof, leaving the attic space cold. Lack of proper insulation can also allow cold air to seep in, making it very cold in the attic.
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It is the attic space of a house!
The proper level of insulation in your attic is dependent upon many factors, including the square footage and climate. The Home Depot (or other major hardware store) professionals will help you calculate the appropriate level of insulation for your space.
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If you are tired of crawling through the small space in your closet to access your attic, you should consider installing an attic ladder. An attic ladder can be installed in your garage or breezeway and will give you better access to your attic than a small crawl space. Most attic ladders come completely assembled, so installing an attic ladder is easy and only takes a few hours. It is much safer to use an attic ladder too, as it offers more stability than a traditional ladder or step stool.
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An Atticism is a style or idiom particular to Attic, a dialect of Ancient Greek.
No, not every house has an attic. Attics are commonly found in older homes or certain architectural styles, but many modern houses may not have an attic due to design preferences or space limitations.
Most is concealed in the walls. The remainder is in the attic space and crawl space or on the ceiling of a full basement.