Dust In Attic After New Roof

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Dust in attic after new roof.

The attic is going to collect the most dust during your roofing replacement. Normal mineral granule loss on a new asphalt shingle roof. Dust or small debris will fall in attic spaces during a new roof installation. It is wise to lay tarps or painter s drop sheets on the floor to make clean up easier.

If your attic isn t finished make sure you don t make holes in the insulation. It is normal on a total resheet or when plywood is replaced for debris to drop into the attic. It s common for debris to land in the attic or on the ground around your home. Asphalt dust is definitely an irritant and could be causing the symptoms you are describing.

During a roof replacement numerous installers will be walking on your roof pounding it with hammers. Clear out the junk. If the roof is reported to be new the granules shown in our photo are normal and not a worry. Contractors should clean this debris up before leaving the site but as you probably know they oftentimes leave a mess behind for the homeowner to handle.

You can keep personal items cleaner by covering them with old sheets or drop cloths until the roofing company is finished. Be prepared to do some light vacuuming in these areas after construction is complete. Granule loss on a new asphalt roof loose mineral granules wash down the roof and will appear in gutters and at the ends of downspouts. You can begin this roof condition assessment at the ground before even looking at the roof itself.

The reason it will be so noisy is because the roofers will use brooms wheelbarrows shovels and tools to get the substrate clean enough to install a new roof. Use your vacuum cleaner to get rid of cobwebs and clumps of dust. A lesser known fire hazard that s left behind after a roofing job is moisture. You should get a home performance contractor to perform a duct blaster test to test the tightness of your ductwork.