hausdok Posted September 30, 2004 Report Posted September 30, 2004 Can you name all of the issues in this picture?(Click on the photo for a larger view) If so, click 'Answer Here' below and post your response.The answers will be uncloaked next week.Many thanks to Bill Kibbel for this photo.
randynavarro Posted October 1, 2004 Report Posted October 1, 2004 1) "Heavy sealant / caulking has been applied around the skylight. This typically indicates prior leakage and / or inadequate installation of flashing. I could not verify the proper installation of step or counterflashing." (I'm assuming its not visible?) "Consult with the seller(s) to determine their knowledge of prior leakage. A qualified and reputable roofing professional should provide appropriate repairs if or as necessary. 2) "There is no step flashing where the roof material abuts the vertical face of the chimney / wall" (is it a wall? or chimney? or?) "Mortar or sealant (can't tell what it is from the photo) is not a proper or appropriate long term solution to prevent leakage. A qualified and reputable roofing professional should provide an appropriate remedy" 3) "The cedar roof is dirty and is due for a proper cleaning and treatment by a qualified roof cleaning professional. Regular cleaning and maintenance of the cedar is key to maximizing its intended life expectancy" 4) Can't see the skylight glazing very clearly. Looks like plastic. Is it cracked or defective? If so- I'd write it up!!
Chad Fabry Posted October 1, 2004 Report Posted October 1, 2004 I don't see an "answer here" link on the post.
Jim Baird Posted October 1, 2004 Report Posted October 1, 2004 I don't see any evidence of flashing, either at the skylite curb or at the brickwork. It looks like the brick mortar actually makes a joint between brick and wood! I would write this as a case of missing flashing and a certain leak location, future if not current. Certainly a serious defect that demands immediate fixing.
Chad Fabry Posted October 1, 2004 Report Posted October 1, 2004 Mike, even when I use the link on the first page, my answer shows up here...I thought it was supposed to be held back for a week or so.
chrisprickett Posted October 1, 2004 Report Posted October 1, 2004 1. No step flashing for the stone chimney 2. Caulking the wood shingles 3. Fasteners (are they screws???) thru the bottom skylight flashing 4. If that's a Velux, the flashing is totally screwed!
Terence McCann Posted October 2, 2004 Report Posted October 2, 2004 This skylight lacks a proper curb as well as proper flasing. Recommend contacting a licensed contractor/roofer for further evaluation.
Robert E Lee Posted October 5, 2004 Report Posted October 5, 2004 No flashing installed around the sky lite (does appear to have caulk/sealant applied), nor is there any flashing along the stone exterior. A roofing contractor should examine and correct. Robert E Lee GENERAL Home Inspections, Inc
Bill Kibbel Posted October 8, 2004 Report Posted October 8, 2004 Mike has nailed the issues with this shake roof with precision. The photo shows only one small area of a roof with many installation deficiencies. The skylight does not have any curb or step flashings, but rather a site-built flange that obviously didn't work as indicated by the caulking. The stone is actually the wall of the original farmhouse above this recent addition. There are no step/counter flashings. An experienced roofer would have cut a kerf in the masonry to set in a counter flashing. The side lap of many of the shakes is much less than 1-1/2" between joints in adjacent courses. Like Mike said, many joints are actually aligned! Finally, the spacing between many of the shakes is less than the required 3/8". Mike, were there any other responses? It would be helpful to see how others would word their report on these issues.
Chad Fabry Posted October 8, 2004 Report Posted October 8, 2004 And there are exposed screws below the skylight that penetrate the lower flashing, several broken shingles and some rot. For those that haven't tried it, the picture can be clicked on and enlarged. Mike, I answered this "what do you see" but my answer kept coming up in the forum, so I deleted it. I thought the answers were supposed to be cloaked and didn't want to spoil the question for anyone else. Is there a problem? Or does answering unlock something so you can see answers while people that haven't responded still can't see them?
chip_roberts Posted October 20, 2004 Report Posted October 20, 2004 no flashing on skylight, no step flashing on chimney, all the shingle seams are alined to help in water infiltration. chip roberts NACHI Puget Sound Chapter Detail Master Home Inspections
gadget Posted November 7, 2004 Report Posted November 7, 2004 the wood shake shingles are not off set and they are even with the window which would allow it to leak among with the shingle being warped
Renron Posted November 11, 2004 Report Posted November 11, 2004 Chimney has no step flashing chimney has no cricket Skylight has no raised curb Skylight has no step flashing Skylihgt has trees above it, broken branche hazard Skylight has no head flashing Shingles are not offset Renron
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