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Metal roofs are a good way to go. If they are maintained correctly.

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Home Inspector with Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections 10072923

Metal roofs are a good way to go. If they are maintained correctly.

When inspecting homes for Desert Sun Home Inspections in Carlsbad New Mexico.

I find all kinds of issues. But when I drive up to a home with a metal roof, I'm thinking good for them. They were really thinking ahead.

These metal roofs are a peace of mind roof. After they are installed and installed correctly, they can give the home owners a peace of mind for many years to come.

The owners don't have to worry about any hail damage, or the wind.

About the worst thing with metal roofs are , they will fade with time as the suns rays beats down on the roof.

With that said. Never do any changes to the roofs coverings without a professional on site.

Here we have a couple changes done above the roof. But the remains are a sight for your eyes.

This ducting was removed by a Heating and cooling contractor Two years ago.

The roof was left in this condition since the new heating was installed.

Old solar ducting left on roof.

This was ducting to an old solar panel. It was never removed or even sealed off with a end plate.

Here we have a roof with a hole in it. And I mean a hole.

Old vent pipe hole left in roof.

 

An old vent pipe was reworked aver the years and never re installed the right way.

What happened to the old vent pipe you ask?

Here it is underneath the eave, with a anti siphon vent installed on the top of the vent to the washer.

Under eave washer plumbing vent.

Another one of those great questions. What were they thinking?

Have a great Friday every one.

 

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Clint  McKie

Owner of Desert Sun Home Inspections Carlsbad, New Mexico. Eddy County's only certified home inspection service WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Serving all of South East New Mexico. We inspect the homes entire structure from the roof to the foundation, and everything in between. Most reports within 4-24 hours from time of inspection completion. We issue a PDF report with pictures Starting at $250.00 for each home inspection. Why settle for less when you can have the best?

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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning Clint,

Thank you for the information.

Make yourself a great day.

Apr 25, 2013 09:58 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Clint, the answer to "What were they thinking?" is simple "They were not!" Enjoy your day!

Apr 25, 2013 10:56 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Clint,

You seem to have the opportunity in your inspections to see it all!! Wow..What Were They Thinking is right!!!!

Apr 25, 2013 10:57 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Raymond,

Everyone needs to know about how important is is to maintain the roof. Even the metal ones.

Have a great day and thanks for the comment.

Best, Clint McKie

Apr 25, 2013 11:12 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Wayne,

I think you are exactly right.

Have a great day in Fort Myers my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Apr 25, 2013 11:13 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Dorie,

Many times they think they are doing the right thing. But the problem is they had no guidance with the project. Now it needs to be repaired.

Have a good day in Canyon Creek texas.

Best, Clint McKie

Apr 25, 2013 11:14 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Hey Mr. Important, I'm here!

Apr 25, 2013 11:47 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Mr. Bond.

Good to see you here learning from the posts. Never know what you might see when visiting my posts.

Have a very good day in Fairport Harbor.

Best, Clint mckie

Apr 26, 2013 12:31 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Clint, Nice post!  I am a firm believer that holes in the roof are a bad, bad thing!  It is amazing that a contractor would leave a roof like that!

Apr 26, 2013 12:33 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Toni and Darcy,

I don't know if the owner did this or a contractor did.

I only know you can't leave a roof like this or the vent either.

Thanks for the comment and have a good day in the Metro area.

Best, Clint McKie

Apr 26, 2013 12:42 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

I'm pretty sure that hole is for the telescope Clint.  So it should probably stay that way.

This is a good post to have people understand that even the most durable roofs need attention!

Apr 26, 2013 03:16 AM
David Popoff
DMK Real Estate - Darien, CT
Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct

A perfect example why you do not go with the cheapest price, hire a local experience well thought of professional. 

Apr 26, 2013 04:32 AM