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This flashing has about a 3/4" gap between it and the shingles. The disclosure indicates the roof is 17 years old. House is about 1834 with log roofing spaced about 4' apart.
There were no indications inside the house of walls moving or ceilings sagging or in the attic of the rafters spreading. Thoughts? Scott Falvey Clear View Home Inspections, LLC Newbury, NH NACHI#05051292 www.clearviewhomeinspectionsllc.com |
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Isn't the flashing supposed to be under the shingles? Just a shoddy job as far as I can tell.
Joe Funderburk Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Hickory Grove, SC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com |
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I would guess there is real step flashing underneath an attempted cover up.
Non professional and substandard to say the least. Chicago Home and Condo Inspection Chicago Condo Inspection Chicago Home Inspection Chicago Home Inspector Bob Elliott Home Inspection Software by Home Inspector Pro Chicago Home Inspection Information Homeandcondoinspector.com Homeandcondoinspection.com protection of people and property |
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So it's just an umbrella!
Joe Funderburk Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Hickory Grove, SC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com |
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Chicago Home and Condo Inspection Chicago Condo Inspection Chicago Home Inspection Chicago Home Inspector Bob Elliott Home Inspection Software by Home Inspector Pro Chicago Home Inspection Information Homeandcondoinspector.com Homeandcondoinspection.com protection of people and property |
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How many layers of what did they tear off when the new roof was installed?
That would explain the gap. They just did not beat the crap out of it to get it to lay down. "I create controversy whether they like it or not"
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Please Note:
Brian A. MacNeish is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
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A good chimney flashing job would have two parts/pieces: 1) The stepped base flashing under the shingles and turned up at the chimney 5-8" high 2) The counter flashing installed in the mortar joints and turned down to cover the base flashing vertical extension I don't really see much wrong with that flashing IF it has the base flashing installed. Like Carl said....."they didn't beat it down!" Last edited by Brian A. MacNeish; 11/13/08 at 7:32 AM. |
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I wish i had a better photo, but the underside of the flashing edges matches the missing granules of shingles.
I am a little concerned the roof has moved some in the last 17 years. Scott Falvey Clear View Home Inspections, LLC Newbury, NH NACHI#05051292 www.clearviewhomeinspectionsllc.com |
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Shoddy...could you see light around the chimney from the attic?
A better method: ![]() "An Education, not just an Inspection" Larry Kage Lake Ann (Traverse City), Michigan 49650 231 929 3525 Professional Inspector and Infrared Thermographer serving the Traverse City, Michigan area and beyond. ITC/FLIR CERTIFIED BUILDING SCIENCES THERMOGRAPHER ITC/FLIR CERTIFIED LEVEL 1 THERMOGRAPHER
Last edited by lkage; 11/13/08 at 8:46 AM. |
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Most likely had a wooden shake roof on before, that is why the flashing is higher.
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Around here they often just wrap new material around the original step flashing.
Either that or it is so coated with asphalt , you cant see the sheet metal. Just looking at the second picture for the first time, I am wondering what those 4x4 pieces are ,above the gutter line, on the roof surface? Chicago Home and Condo Inspection Chicago Condo Inspection Chicago Home Inspection Chicago Home Inspector Bob Elliott Home Inspection Software by Home Inspector Pro Chicago Home Inspection Information Homeandcondoinspector.com Homeandcondoinspection.com protection of people and property Last edited by relliott; 11/13/08 at 9:54 AM. |
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Please Note:
Brian A. MacNeish is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
A good diagram with the step/base flashing and cap/conterflashing (local term here)......but does the AHJ allow combustibles like "ice and water" barrier to be installed directly on the chimney?? Usually framing/sheathing members require 1/2-2" clearance.
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I am next door in Harwood Heights where code is 6 feet. Chicago Home and Condo Inspection Chicago Condo Inspection Chicago Home Inspection Chicago Home Inspector Bob Elliott Home Inspection Software by Home Inspector Pro Chicago Home Inspection Information Homeandcondoinspector.com Homeandcondoinspection.com protection of people and property |
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jkogel is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
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John Kogel www.allsafehome.ca |
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This helps drop the snow off before the uninsulated attic melts the snow on the roof to make ice dams. It works sometimes. Scott Falvey Clear View Home Inspections, LLC Newbury, NH NACHI#05051292 www.clearviewhomeinspectionsllc.com |
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