Sad Hearts In The Attic

[Troy Farmer]

This is how my buddy see everything (pretty cool huh??)

[John McKenna]

The attic had 2x4 purlines nailed flat, instead of 2x6 on edge.
2x4 up right supports were bowing, not proper size, and not notched in areas.
Rafter loads came down on open joist without stiff backs in some areas.
Ceiling joist sagging as a result of loads from rafters and no stiff backs.
No supports under hip and ridge intersections.
Nothing at the end of some 2x12 joist to keep them from leaning over or moving... and they were.
Dormer loads on roof were not supported properly and braces were showing it.
Long 2x4's for supports were starting to bow way out under the load in areas.
etc.... No venting for cathedral ceiling rafter spaces (trapped air space)..etc...
...No vapor barrier on the back side of exterior siding in attic..etc..
... Huge gaps under eave overhangs at roof and wall intersections (large enough for squirrels)... etc..

Everything inside the house looked very nice.

The house was 2 years old and built by the best contractor in the area.. yeah right.

[Michael Larson]

Much better. Thanks John.

What can be said but WOW!