What's Wrong With This Picture? (6/27/08) - 06/27/08 07:59 AM
This is an excellent example of what can happen if a water management system component fails.  In this case, the siding was allowed to deteriorate and water penetrated the seams.  Once inside it soaked the insulation and from there the wood.  Obviously a major expense.


 
 
 
 
 
 
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Comments in this blog posting are the intellectual property of Richard Acree, President, HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, and contributing members of the Active Rain Real Estate network, and are intended to educate and otherwise assist home owners, sellers and buyers, building owners, sellers and buyers, realtors, real … (2 comments)

What's Wrong With This Picture? (6/17/08) - 06/17/08 05:54 AM
Maybe a better question is "What Are You Looking At?"  The answer follows at the bottom of this blog.

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Comments in this blog posting are the intellectual property of Richard Acree, President, HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, and contributing members of the Active Rain Real Estate network, and are intended to educate and otherwise assist home owners, sellers and buyers, building owners, sellers and buyers, realtors, real estate investors, property managers, and lenders in the process of owning, buying or selling homes or commercial buildings.  HABITEC is a residential (home) and commercial building inspection company serving Middle Tennessee including Nashville, Brentwood, … (14 comments)

What's Wrong With This Picture? - 6/8/08 - 06/08/08 12:05 PM
Notching, or cutting, a floor joist is allowed under very strict conditions.  In general, notching of a joist on the bottom (tension side) is not allowed.  This photo is where a joist was notched to allow space for a plumbing pipe.  Unfortunately the pipe is now abandoned and the notch is no longer required.  More important, the notch should have never been cut in the first place.  Mistakes like this lead to uneven and sagging flooring.  Also, in this case, as the floor/joist moves, the copper piping will start to move as well. 

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What's Wrong With This Picture? (6/7/8) - 06/07/08 03:52 PM
Fireplaces can penetrate directly through the roof or on the side of the roof/house.  These penetrations present a water management challenge because of the large size of the penetration and the frequent use of flashing associated with them.  This photo is where a chimney on the side of the house has leaked and the homeowner has made temporary caulk and kick-out flashing repairs.  The repairs have obviously failed.  The junction of the chimney to the roof, metal in this case, is difficult because the roof moves with temperature variations and the caulk will break up over time.  Proper flashing by a … (6 comments)

 
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