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What's Wrong With This Picture? Roof Repairs

By William (Bill) Zoller

Home Inspector with U.S. Inspect, LLC

January 28, 2012 02:29 AM

Answer: Improper and Temporary; Replacement Needed -

Chasing an elusive roof leak...

Roof leaks are problematic in that they can travel long distances from entry or source to the point they are observed. I believe from seeing the amount of "repair square footage" present, this is one of those leaks that hasn't been totally eliminated yet; and further attempts at repair are not likely to correct the issue.

Anytime an inspector finds attempts at leak repair such as this, it will be designated on the inspection report as temporary, with a recommendation for proper replacement of all affected materials. The only worthwhile and valid solution for this type of leak pursuit is complete removal of the roof covering and installation of new undamaged components, including decking, flashing, and shingles.

Thanks to our employee inspector Paul Tavares of our Tampa, Florida area inspection team for this post!

Posted at U.S. Inspect blog.

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David Burrows

Classic Realty - Fairfax, VA

No Pressure, Just Seriously Devoted to Real Estate

You are right - it needs to be replaced. Good and informative post.

Jan 28, 2012 02:33 AM

Bud & Beth McKinney

RE/MAX UNITED - Cary, NC

Cary/Raleigh/Apex NC - The Team That Cares, RE/MAX United

wow....this is why you do things right the first time. Yeah, the quick repair that will last for a few weeks it nice but you really should go all out to make sure that this problems doesn't repeat itself.

Edward Gilmartin

CRE - Boston, MA

It is better to put a home on the market without such repairs needed. It will surely scare off any potential buyer.

Jan 28, 2012 02:58 AM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Bill, I was just going to answer everything to the question posed in the title. It is pretty obvious that roof needs to be replaced.

Jan 28, 2012 10:56 AM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

We don't go up on the roof so it's what we expect to see if you find it. What a mess!

Jan 28, 2012 11:16 AM

Vince Chinell

VICO Home Inspection - Branson, MO

CPI

Bill, I guess that's why buyers need a good inspector. Inspecting roofs is one of the more dangreous but informative checks we perform on a house.

Jan 28, 2012 03:15 PM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Bill...

Water diversion is indeed just a temporary fix and it looks like this roof needs some serious attention.

Jan 28, 2012 03:34 PM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

You provide excellent information in this article, Bill! I have seen water diversion travel several feet, to enter the house a distance from such a "repair."

CONGRATULATIONS on having this blog FEATURED in the Feather Nesters group!

Feb 01, 2012 12:42 PM

What's Wrong With This Picture? Roof Repairs

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