Baffles are cardboard or foam troughs that fit between the underside of the roof deck and the top of the insulation.
Mushrooms growing out of roof.
Fungus so bad there are now mushrooms growing out of the floors of the gym.
Mushrooms seen growing out of ceiling mold found throughout apartment building.
The baffles hold the insulation away from the roof deck and provide a 1 to 2 inch slot for the free flow of air from the soffit vents into the attic.
Mushrooms in the house mushrooms growing indoors present a classic sign of a moisture problem.
Mostly the presence of mold is an indicator that there s too much moisture present.
If it s gone just keep the area well raked and aerated to improve drainage.
Insulation may be held clear of the roof deck with preformed baffles.
If you have an area where a tree used to stand even if the stump is gone the dead roots underground may encourage mushroom growth.
If the stump is still there you can have it removed.
It may be from a plumbing leak a roof leak or a severe lack of ventilation.
In the case of this mushroom we suspect that there might be a water leak in this particular spot that created the perfect conditions for this little guy.