Be sure to get your water heater inspected and pressure relief valve looked at.
This water heater exploded.
Also... see this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGWmONHipVo&feature=related
Dallas, TX
Yikes! That looks pretty bad. I am guessing that the HW Heater was located in the attic above the garage to have done that much damage to the roof structure?
Aug 15, 2008 03:09 PM
Oregon First - Tigard, OR
Tigard Oregon Homes for Sale, Realtor, GRI
Great picture John. Pressure relief valves are much cheaper than this repair. Always install a new one with the new water heater.
Aug 15, 2008 03:25 PM
RE/MAX Aerospace Realty - Cocoa Beach, FL
Cocoa Beach, Brevard County Florida Real Estate
Keller Williams Realty Southwest - Sugar Land, TX
Realtor: Commercial, Residential, Leasing, Invest
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes
Oh my goodness. This is seriously a bad situation. We have seen these sorts of issues before and they are never good.
Aug 15, 2008 06:10 PM
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains
Oh My Gosh! I've heard of this happening before but most people tell me it's very rare. After seeing this picture, I think I will certainly give it more priority. I hope no one was injured.
Aug 17, 2008 02:07 AM
InfraredClass.com - Dallas, TX
Have your water heater inspected once a year. Change out your T&P valve every two years.
See Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGWmONHipVo&feature=related
Aug 19, 2008 05:07 PM
Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring - The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands TX Real Estate
Kenna Real Estate - Lone Tree, CO
Broker & Advising Expert-Kenna Luxury Real Estate
Ouch, did it shoot through the roof there? Duh, I guess I can watch the you-tube - never mind - Thanks for sharing. ~Rita
Sep 20, 2008 02:29 PM
Miller Home Inspection - Stanwood, WA
Certified Professional Home Inspector
John, That is a great example of what can go wrong with a hot water tank. The Mythbusters episode is great too. It really illustrates the danger involved when the equipment is deficient.
Aug 15, 2009 03:30 AM
Professional Inspection Services - Georgetown, Texas - Georgetown, TX
Your Home Inspection Connection in Central Texas
That's incredible. I always tell my customers to make sure they change out their pressure relief valve every other year. Thanks for the link as well.
Dec 14, 2009 05:07 PM
Century 21 Beal, Inc College Station, Texas - College Station, TX
John,
Powerful picture. Any dangers other than water leaks from tankless water heaters?
Feb 04, 2010 12:59 AM
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