Does My Attic Get Freezing

My question is with real constraints a 95 furnace in an attic with the need for condensate drain and potential for freezing what is a best practice under these circumstances.

Does my attic get freezing.

Try these articles for more info. There are no manufacturer guarantees it won t fail. It is very wise to pay attention the the fact that pipes freeze and break during subzero weather but most pipes in the attic are there to vent gases and other emissions not to carry water. So far no leaks.

The biggest advantage of having an attic furnace is that it s a space saver. My builders are struggling to maintain profitability in a competitive market. You can pack r 30 to the roof if your attic vent is open to the house you will drop cold air to your living space all day long gmod. Once my attic warms up after a few hours the next day the pipe thaw.

Because most attics are unconditioned a hard freeze that plunges attic temperatures into the mid 20s for any length of time can cause a burst pipe. This is not very destructive in the hot seasons but can cause problems during winter freeze thaw cycles when this moisture condenses on nails and other metal structures within the attic space. There s usually nothing up in an attic aside from some stored items so a furnace won t take up useful space. Without insulation and doors you need to rig up an insulated box to cover the vent in the winter months.

The ice damming is caused by heat at the ridge melting the snow and having it freeze when it gets to the lower part of the roof which prevents it from draining. For most homes the biggest concern is the effect of attic temperature on living space comfort. You ll also free up a closet. Pex won t ruin if frozen.

Your attic should ideally be the same temperature as the outside air at least at the roof deck. It would be highly unsual to have water lines in the attic. A inch split in a water line caused by freezing can potentially unleash 600 gallons of water per hour when the pipe thaws. My attic is freezing.