Answer: Rubbermaid Trash Can Lid Temporary Only
- Probably from the street, you would never notice this fancy attic fan cover designed and installed by our creative homeowner or his hired worker. At first glance it almost looks like it should.
However, it's actually a plastic trash can lid that has been modified somewhat to take the place of the original attic fan cover, which may have come to the end of its useful life or been damaged by the elements. At any rate, what you're looking at is a creative fix, but only temporary.
Deteriorated or improper attic fan covers will allow water and debris, as well as wildlife, into the attic area. While this repair may work for awhile, it's not the long term solution we would recommend during a home inspection. This attic fan needs a proper repair or replacement.
Thanks to Mark Konschak of our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area inspection team for this submission. I'm sure you were laughing at this one!
Posted at U.S. Inspect blog.
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