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New roof venting installed incorrectly.

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New roof venting installed incorrectly.

It seems every time I go to a home that claims they just has a new roof put on I cringe.

It never fails to amaze me how much stuff is done incorrectly.

From boots for standpipes to venting installs to no vents installed.

And these are from a licensed contractors too. This roof was installed about one year ago.

Are these roof never inspected by the Building trades inspectors. By the way these installs look I would think not.

Turbin vent accross framing in attic..

Take a look at this one vent here. At least the hole was about the right size.

Codes here say you cannot block a vent from 100% operation. And that means you cannot install a vent over top a roof truss.

There were three of the vents that were installed wrong.

Then on the roof I found two of the three stand pipes that did'nt even have a boot on them.

No boot on 3" standpipe

This 3" standpipe did not have a new boot installed when the roof was installed.

2" standpipe without a boot installed.

You wuld think that if you as a home owner had a new roof installed. Then the new roof should have been installed correctly.

But don't assume anything. Have a new roof install inspected fro a proper install. Then write the check.

Have a great evening everyone.

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Clint  McKie

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Donald Hester
NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Clint, Got to love those new homes that do not need inspection services ; ) Sometimes QC is an afterthought.

Jul 25, 2012 02:43 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Clint - It does seem there are a lot of problems w/ roofs.  I bet part of is that they are so high that the homeowner never checks things themselves either.  It's sad that inspectors may be needed just to verity that these guys did this work right.

Jul 25, 2012 07:25 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Clint, after a career as a politician, it is easy to become a roofer! Wow! Enjoy your day of new surprises!

Jul 25, 2012 08:12 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Clint.  That is so sad.  Boots are so cheap and easy to install.

Jul 25, 2012 08:19 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

That kind of stuff must drive you crazy, I know it would me Clint.  

Jul 25, 2012 09:32 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Clint looks like Uncle Bob has struck again.  That guy sure gets around thank goodness he hasn't used and duct tape lately. 

Jul 25, 2012 09:59 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Clint - I see many missing boots in home inspectors reports. Amazing how leaks don't show up on these things.

Jul 25, 2012 10:19 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Donald,

What's "QC" ?

Very few builders have a QC program. Usually it's the foreman or owner who looks and a lot of times they don't even look at most of the work. They wan to get done and move on to the next home as soon as possible. Time is money.

Have a good day and thanks for the comment.

Best, Clint McKie

Jul 25, 2012 10:39 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Debbie,

I always recommend an inspection. If the company tat did the roof is good, then they will welcome an inspector to "take a look". After that and it passes. The homeowner can write the final check.

Have a good day in New Jersey.

Best, Clint McKie

Jul 25, 2012 10:41 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Wayne,

I would think the transition to roofer from being a politician would be an easy one. You could stand on the roof and still think you above everyone else. LOL

Have a nice day in Fort Myers, Florida.

Best, Clint McKie

Jul 25, 2012 10:44 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Conrad,

I can hear them say this. Worker "Hey boss, we need a couple of boots for these standpipes".

Boss. "we don't have any left, just caulk it"

Worker. That'll work for me". Shrugs and moves on for the caulking.

Then the roof is never completed properly.

Have a good day in Webster, Ma.

Best, Clint mcKie

Jul 25, 2012 10:50 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Mr. Bond.

I just shake my head and add it to the report. Which in some cases can get quite lengthy with all the missteps by contractors.

Have a good day in Fairport Harbor.

Best, Clint McKie

Jul 25, 2012 10:56 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi James,

No, not any duct tape on this roof job, but wait till I get a look at the next home. I'm sure Uncle Bob has been there. LOL

Have a good day on the links today. 

Best, Clint McKie

Jul 25, 2012 11:00 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Toni,

There are leaks. But they are minor ones. the water usually runs down the pipe for the most part.

You don't even want that to happen. Even if it's a very small leak, it can still cause a lot of damage over time.

Have a good day in Newport Richey, Florida.

Best, Clint McKie 

Jul 25, 2012 11:05 PM
Al Raymondi
Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea Florida - Ormond Beach, FL
Ormond By The Sea Florida - Home and Condo Sales

Another example of why we need good inspectors like you Clint, there are way too many shortcuts taken by vendors.

Jul 26, 2012 12:31 AM
Randy Ostrander
Lake and Lodge Realty LLC - Big Rapids, MI
Real Estate Broker, Serving Big Rapids and West Central MI

Good morning Clint. Amazing what makes it past the building inspector. Sometimes I think he figures if it's a licensed builder he can cruise through the inspection but as your pictures show NOT ALWAYS. lol When it comes to vent stack: give a hoot and use a boot.

Jul 26, 2012 01:20 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Al,

You have that right. The inspectors employed by the city, county and State should take notes from this one.

Have a good day in Ormond by the Sea.

Best, Clint Mckie

Jul 26, 2012 01:29 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Randy,

Not many of the construction projects ever get inspected. Most never get a permit and then the inspector will not know it even happened. Thus no inspection.

Have a good day in Big Rapids.

Best, Clint McKie

Jul 26, 2012 01:38 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Clint,   I bet you see the funniest stuff that has been "repaired" and supposedly by professionals.     This one is amazing!

Jul 26, 2012 01:46 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Joan,

These suposed pro's are not Pro's and should not be allowed to do roofs, venting or anything else.

What a shabby job.

Have a good day in Denver.

Best, Clint McKie 

Jul 26, 2012 04:32 AM
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