Help requested on attic sheathing pics

[jkormos]

What did it smell like?

[Peter C. Russell]

Could be caused by excessive moisture followed by excessive heat due to the lack of ventilation and the changing of seasons, thus causing a dry rot situation

[Gregory A. Liebig]

Originally Posted by jkormos

What did it smell like?

We just had a very major fire in Sheboygan about 2 blocks away from our home/. Debris still litters our yard. On the other hand, we very much enjoy campfires with family and friends. There was no pungent oder in the attic when I entered the scuttle hole.

I really didn't want to take a whiff of the substance I saw. I did give a piece of it to my client and explained to her the situation. I also told her there would be more pictures in the report (the same ones posted here)