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Attic Drying   Once water has entered the attic, it can cause a few headaches. Wet insulation can be extremely heavy, and the ceiling drywall can get very soft and mushy when it is wet. The ceiling can be very unstable under these conditions. Large pieces of drywall and wet insulation can come crashing down. It is wise to take caution around wet ceilings. A lot of times wet ceilings are removed, but sometimes areas can be dried in place. Drying in attics can be tricky. We can direct air through large flexible tubes right to the area that needs drying. There are typically few electrical outlets in the attic. That means the equipment being used to dry the attic will likely be plugged in somewhere in the living space. The dehumidified air can be transferred from the living space into the attic directly to the wet surface with a specialized air mover. Most insulation loses it’s RH factor once it has been wet. Wet insulation should be removed. The drywall may still be in a condition that can be dried with minimal or no permanent damage. Because of the danger of wet insulation lying on wet drywall, ceilings are removed many times. Walls are treated much differently. Walls are rarely removed unless they show structural deformation. Ceilings may be removed any time they could potentially be a danger. Because attics are usually ventilated with outside air, it can be much more difficult to control the humidity level. This is where it is an advantage to bring air from the living space rather than try to dehumidify the attic air. Sometimes, especially in winter, the air can be very dry. During these dry periods, the outside air might be used as a huge advantage while attempting to dry an attic.