Normal mineral granule loss on a new asphalt shingle roof.
Dust in attic after new roof.
If your attic isn t finished make sure you don t make holes in the insulation.
During a roof replacement numerous installers will be walking on your roof pounding it with hammers.
It s certainly possible that your attic ductwork is leaky and that the return ductwork in the attic is sucking in asphalt dust.
You can keep personal items cleaner by covering them with old sheets or drop cloths until the roofing company is finished.
It is normal on a total resheet or when plywood is replaced for debris to drop into the attic.
It is wise to lay tarps or painter s drop sheets on the floor to make clean up easier.
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.
Be prepared to do some light vacuuming in these areas after construction is complete.
It is wise to lay tarps or painter s drop sheets on the floor to make clean up easier.
Both shingles and sawdust can fuel attic fires turning a small flame into a devastating house fire.
The attic is going to collect the most dust during your roofing replacement.
You should get a home performance contractor to perform a duct blaster test to test the tightness of your ductwork.
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.
You can begin this roof condition assessment at the ground before even looking at the roof itself.
Clear out the junk.
Use your vacuum cleaner to get rid of cobwebs and clumps of dust.
Asphalt dust is definitely an irritant and could be causing the symptoms you are describing.
If the roof is reported to be new the granules shown in our photo are normal and not a worry.
Dust or small debris will fall in attic spaces during a new roof installation.
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.