August must be roof month, or this is roof week, or something like that. Don't know what happened, maybe I missed the annoucement. But not to be outdone I decided I'd throw my 2 cents in the pot.
My worst roof is a standout that has no competition in my history of inspections. This is one that even the most hardy and fearless inspector wouldn't attempt. It is only a one story house in the front, but in back (with the walkout basement) it is a full 3 stories tall.
Here is the front of what seems to be a nice (if old and somewhat neglected) little bungalow. Built in the early 1900's on the side of a steep hill it is deceptive at best.
Unfortunately, it needed much more work than most people were willing to put into it and as far as I know it is still sitting as you see it now.
The next photo gives you some idea of challenge it presents to inspectors and even roofers. Not that it has much chance of leaking, the water doesn't stay on the roof long enough to penetrate even the holes that are prevalent.
Maybe we could get the home inspectors that see this to post some photos of their worst roofs.
Jack Gilleland
Home Inspection Services, Clayton
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