You have mold that should be removed.
Black mold on attic rafters.
Maintenance and prevention are far easier and cheaper than repairing and replacing.
The photo at page top shows white attic mold on the roof sheathing and rafters and some brown or black mold on the attic side of ceiling drywall where we pulled back insulation.
What does attic mold look like.
In our roof interior attic photo at left you can see antique roof framing along with black stains and probably some mold growth from a long history of roof leaks.
When looking for.
Dark black staining on wood surfaces if the wood in your attic shows any black discoloration the problem has moved beyond moisture.
Attic feels excessively hot or stuffy attics should feel breezy if they are properly ventilated.
If your home is older and you are not sure of the age of your roof have a home inspection done.
What causes black mold in attic.
Even in this case in our opinion the reasons to remove and replace roof sheathing and framing would normally be based on the condition of the roof framing and sheathing not on the.
Preventing black mold in the attic.
If you know that the roof is ten or more years old get in the habit of doing inspections to look for signs of a leak or be more.