Here we have a cape with a gable roof that dumps onto a two-story building behind it. This cape is one of 3 condos on this building. This neighborhood has 6 of these type structures. Looking at the roof do you see anything missing? Ans: It’s missing the drain waste ...
Roof stains problem and solution
Home owners may not realize the stains on their roof are actually reducing the life expectancy of it. Moss, lichen and algae can be seen on roofs that do not get enough sunlight to dry them out. Moss needs shaded, damp areas and only a small amount of sunlight in order to reproduce. ...
Installing a new roof over old…not a good idea
Two layered roofs, 2 different homes. Looking to install a new roof? Most big box stores carry shingles composed of a heavy fiber glass mat base and ceramic-coated mineral granules that are tightly embedded in carefully refined, water-resistant asphalt. Installing a new roof ...
IR, I see what others will miss
Updated 12/26/17, more ceiling leaks from 2nd floor bathrooms. Recently in New Hampshire we were hit with a couple back to back heavy rain storms, some areas receiving more than 6” of rain. To make matters worse we had high winds knocking down trees, and damaging homes as well as ...
Look out below!
This is a building across from the home I was inspecting. While I was taking pictures of the house I heard water running. The building across the street has a air handler for the ac unit on the 3rd floor. When the condensate pump turns on it sends water outside onto the roof which then falls onto ...
See anything wrong with this roof?
Update from post on May 2017: Photo taken today, 4-19-19. Roofing job didn't last long. Original post, May, 2017: In my job, which takes me all over the state of New Hampshire. I’m always looking at houses and seeing different issues as I travel. Some are entertaining to say the ...
Ice Dam Prevention
Observing a past small snow storm I could not help but notice how fast snow melted on some roofs. Have you ever noticed that an unheated shed, porch, or garage never has an ice dam? The main cause of ice dams has to do with proper insulation, ventilation and heat escaping from the building ...
Thermal imaging quickly finds roof leaks
One week, two separate home inspections one with a new roof and one with a recently patched roof. Thermal imaging spotted two roof leaks that may have gone unnoticed. Moisture leaks are displayed in blue shadows. The first roof leak recently patched by “Chuck in the truck” as is ...
