Real estate blog entries tagged with flashings

Blog entries tagged with "flashings":

flashings: Flashing That Won't Get You Arrested - 11/26/08 09:12 AM

Flashing on a home is an important component in water proofing the structure. The most common and visible flashings are usually found on the roof. Chimney flashings are frequently the most problematic since the chimney surface is difficult to adhere the flashing to in a weather tight fashion. Add in the … (8 comments)

flashings: Got my UNDEROOS all in a bunch! - 01/30/08 11:51 PM

One of the great things about being a home inspector is that there is an endless supplyof things to get ones Underoos all in a bunch about! (Those of you that had kids growing up in the 70's will remember Underoos---maybe they are still around?). This pet peeve is another … (10 comments)

flashings: Whatcom County Home Inspector (King of the House): Improper Flashings - 01/27/08 03:02 PM

It is always kind of sad, sometimes amusing, when a homeowner knows that some component is required at the home but does not know the correct way to install it. Here is a photo of a metal flashing, above the eave on a sloped roof. The fellow who installed it figured … (4 comments)

flashings: Frustrated Home Inspector! - 01/25/08 08:57 AM

One of the things that frustrate home inspectors is comments like: "That is the way everyone is doing it," or "It has been like that for years----what is the problem?" Unfortunately, as home inspectors, we don't usually get to say: "I know its wrong, but since your builder says it … (5 comments)

flashings: Bellingham WA Home Inspector: (King of the House): Chimney Flashings - 09/20/07 01:52 PM

A masonry chimney on the roof almost always has, or should have at least, a metal flashing around it. This is usually described in four sections. At the top, behind the chimney, is the head flashing. At the front, low side, is the apron flashing. Probably the most critical flashings are … (0 comments)

flashings: Oh My Leaking Roof: Chimney Flashings - 09/09/07 12:58 AM

While I would not say it is unusual, it is also not all that common to be able to capture the photos below which go together so nicely and illustrate a point. Home inspectors see a multitude of problems with old metal chimney flashings. Often roofers do not help matters when … (2 comments)

flashings: Bellingham Home Inspector (King of the House): Counter that Flashing - 08/31/07 07:25 PM

It is kind of obvious if you think about it: Water runs down. So, when protecting against water intrusion, that is the direction it is most likely to be coming in from. Obviously there are times when wind-blown rain might be an issue too. This photo is not unusual. It is … (1 comments)

flashings: Flashing You Should Not See, Manchester CT - 08/07/07 04:08 PM

This photo is from an inspection I did on Monday. It was a newer (2003) townhouse condo the original owners were selling. You can see the shiny aluminum step flashing along the rake board of the abutting roof gable. The flashing was installed over the board in stead of under. I … (13 comments)