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Here are a few pictures of some more damage done by ivy. If left of its own ivy can grow out of control and destroy anything in its path. The home owner claimed to have carefully taken the ivy away and the damage was not caused by the actual removing of the ivy. I guess the lesson was not learned because they are allowing it to start again. Anyone that thinks that ivy is a pretty choice to have in their landscape design think again.

Shingles damaged by ivy

I hope the picture does some justice for the damage that has been done.

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Posted by Gary Bercarich on 09/04/2008 08:07 PM   Comments (6)   home inspection, ivy, vegetation  
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