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Old 04-22-2009, 07:41 AM
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X2 on wind driven rain possibility. Most newer houses have a peak vent that runs along the top ridge of the roof. Occasionally, heavy rain with strong wind can cause some water to blow under the cap, and dribble/pour through the peak opening and into the attic.

Another possibility, though you should have seen already, is a large bees/hornets nest. Seen where a large nest was built on the floor of an attic, partially hidden by the insulation. Moisture inside the next drained to the bottom causing ceiling stains.

Poking a hole near the stains can A) maybe divulge more info and/or B) allow you better locate the location from the attic (stick something up through the hole).
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