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wwwnickelsenhomeinspectionscom: Common Roof Leak Points: Cracked Plumbing Vent Boots/Jacks - Typically After 10/11-15 Years Post-Installation - 02/12/12 12:47 AM

From my experience, the majority of roof leaks originate at one of the many penetrations through the roof line found on the vast majority of homes. Some of these penetrations include roof vents, dryer exhaust vents (on newer properties), satellite dish fasteners, and a host of other penetrations and connections to the roof.
Of these, a very common leak point is at the plumbing vents which penetrate the roof line. These plumbing vents, part of the plumbing system, have a "boot" or a "jack" (or a host of other commonly used names...) that acts as a sort of "shirt" around … (1 comments)

wwwnickelsenhomeinspectionscom: Drip Edge Flashing - 01/04/12 08:25 PM

Drip edge flashing, while not technically "required" in most municipalities, is a good idea, and if it isn't present I will often find problems on homes. Subsequently, whether there are problems or not, I will always call out missing drip edge flashing (with a couple notable exceptions...) in a home inspection report.
But first, what is drip edge flashing?
Drip edge flashing tucks up under the shingles, resting on top of the roof decking/sheathing (which also happens to be, in this case, the top side of the "eave"...), then angles down over the gutter providing an "edge" for water to … (3 comments)

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NICKELSEN HOME INSPECTIONS - Vancouver WA Home Inspector

Address: PO Box 872862, Vancouver, WA, 98687

Office Phone: (503) 502-1495

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Nickelsen Home Inspections, LLC is proud to be performing home inspections in all of the Clark County Washington and the Greater Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA metro areas. We specialize in offering a complete inspection process, from the inspection to the report, on site and in an expedient yet thorough manner. Prior to taking on the form of Nickelsen Home Inspections, LLC in 2005, Inspection Consulting was one of the original home inspection companies in Clark County. We have collectively performed over 10,000 home inspections in the last 12 years, and we put all of this experience to work for you. -- If you need a home inspector in Vancouver WA, or anywhere in SW Washington and NW Oregon, Nickelsen Home Inspections, LLC will offer you the most experience, the best service, and we guarantee it! Call Today: WA: 360.907.9648 OR: 503.502.1495 Toll Free: 1.866.284.3151

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