Movement of air in the attic

[Rollerball]

Is it normal to be able to feel the flow of air in an attic? Not a gale, just noticeable air movement.

I've lived in my current bungalow for a number of years and rarely go up into the attic, and until today I've never noticed any air movement when I have been up there.

This could be because I live in a fairly exposed location and it's been fairly breezy today with the wind coming from a westerly direction so presumably blowing under the eaves of the bungalow.

I can't see any holes in the roof!

So I guess it's all down to coincidence that I just happen to have noticed it today? Or is it likely to be indicative of a problem of some kind?

 

[JohnD]

Is it normal to be able to feel the flow of air in an attic?

yes and it is desirable because it helps ventilate away the warm moist air rising from the house, preventing it from settling and causing condensation, damp and rot.

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[freddiemercurystwin]

Yep, air movement is good, unless its in your pants!

 

[Rollerball]

Thanks - I guess I should only be concerned if there's a howling gale in the attic.