Insects in attic??

[jpetersen]

I found these "crater" looking things in the attic's insulation today. In the center of the crater there is a small hole. There were probably about 25-30 of these throughout the attic. My guess is some form of insect burrowing. I also thought, because of the discoloration, it could be due to water dropping. However, there is no sign of water penetration throughout the attic. I have never seen these before and was hoping someone else has. Thanks in advance. \

Justin, Broomfield CO

[James F. McKee]

condensation dripping off exposed nails???

[David P. OKeefe]

Originally Posted by jmckee

condensation dripping off exposed nails???

That was my first thought also.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

That's what I thought too, but is this possible in Colorado?

[Vince Santos]

Looks like drips from condensation forming on nails. Did you notice if the nails were rusty?

[jpetersen]

I did not see any rusty nails up there but looking at that last photo there does appear to be a rusty nail on the top, so there very well could of been. The rusty discoloration would make sense to condensation forming on the nails.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Wow, learn something new every day here.

[Larry J. Michael]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

Wow, learn something new every day here.

Me too.

[jkiser]

Really nice observations. I learn something new everyday.