Don't you just hate dried out leaky bootsRian season is here again, is your roof ready?
I spend enough time doing home inspections in the Bourbonnais and Kankakee Illinois area up on roofs to see just about everything that the buyers can't see. There seems to be a limited life cycle for the plumbing boots that protect the house interior from the rain and snow that pound the roof year 'round. They should remain flexible and tight around the plumbing stack pipe and if they are, there is not a single drop of water allowed into the attic and interior.
There are no simple ways to remove these and replace, and the cost of the boot is minimal compared to the time and labor cost. I just don't understand why a roofer would install a brand new roof and not replace these dried out leaky boots. If you are getting a new roof, insist on replacement of all boots at that time and you will not be surprised later.
Oh, by the way, patching with a glob of gooey caulk is not going to save the day either.
Keep your home safe and dry. Keep your boots soft and tight instead of dried out and leaky.
Home inspections for your clients with a realistic explanation of the issues.
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