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I really dislike the way this is going. But it's not my call.

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Home Inspector with Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections 10072923

I really dislike the way this is going. But it's not my call.

That's right  it is not my call on how others want to do things on a home.

There are so many different ideas and ways of doing things. It brings me to the point of no return when I see things I really dislike.

No matter what there are "options available" for everyone who needs a solution the their dilemma of how to do something the right or better way.

No matter how it was done. There always is a better way to do it.

I have Posted before about how there have been duct work running on the roof. Bad Idea. Here is a look at why it's a bad idea to run the duck work exposed to the elements of the out side and Mother Nature.

Here we have a look at a duct vent ran from a heat pump over the top of the roof to the back section of the home.

Roof top duct work.

Yes this is for real. Not an insulated duct either More problems than you can shake a stick at.

And yes I can shake a stick at a lot of problems. :-)

Rotted out Elbows in duct work.

Here is just one example why not to have the duct work exposed to Mother Nature. She will win.

This duct work is rotten. The elbows are rusted through and need to be replaced. This has been a major issue for a long time but never had been addressed by the owner.

The rest of the duct work in the attic is just fine.

Leaves one to wonder why the rest was not protected.

Have a great day every one.

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Clint  McKie

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Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi John,

I would think of a way to run the duct work and hide it too. Like an extended roof with eave to hide the duct work.

Have a good night and thanks for the comment.

Best, Clint McKie

Jan 31, 2013 08:40 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Adrian,

Probably as high as the duct work was. Above the roof. LOL

Have a great evening in Seattle my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Jan 31, 2013 08:41 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Joshua,

Poor planning or just plain dumb. Either way it's not a good thing to have anything like this on the roof.

Have a good night in New York City.

Best, Clint McKie

Jan 31, 2013 08:43 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Rob,

It's not so common for me either. But it is what it is and I wrote it up.

Now the seller has to fix or the buyer has to.

Have a good night in Reno my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Jan 31, 2013 08:45 AM
Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

This is unreal. How could they get away with this.  Glad that you are on top of it.

 

Jan 31, 2013 09:29 AM
Donald Hester
NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Clint. I can or will never understand putting the ducting on a roof like that. There is dumb, then there is dumber ; )

Jan 31, 2013 10:03 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Clint, for sharing your inspection photographs.  More very good reasons to have a professional home inspection.

Jan 31, 2013 10:08 AM
Steve Warrene
Your Town Realty - Lower Burrell, PA
Pittsburgh Realtor North and East Pgh.

We have never seen duct work on the roof of a house. There's a first time for everything.

Jan 31, 2013 10:12 AM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
Clint - it looks to me like Mother Nature has taken her furor out on this.
Jan 31, 2013 01:21 PM
Maria Morton
Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Wow, Clint, that is some scary looking stuff. Do you ever wonder "What were they thinking?"

Jan 31, 2013 01:52 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Clint I won't tell you what (you know who) said about you.  He claims if you're looking for him you're looking in all the wrong places.  Otherwise I promised I would not say anything else.

Jan 31, 2013 07:19 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Ginger,

It is legal here to run the duct work on the roof. But the laws should be clear on how they can do it. Not just run it and forget it. This needs protection for the duct work.

Have a good day and a better weekend.

Best, Clint McKie

Jan 31, 2013 07:53 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Donald.

This is why I really don't like this. The energy loss from being exposed is huge.

Have a great weekend in the Seattle area.

Best, Clint McKie

Jan 31, 2013 07:54 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Roy,

Just trying to pass on the information about what I think is wrong with this home.

Thanks for the comment and have a good weekend in Gaithersburg.

Best, Clint McKie

Jan 31, 2013 07:56 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Steve,

I never know what I will find when inspecting homes. There are those things I do find though I really want to inform Active Rain Members about.

Information is king my friend. Have a good weekend.

Best, Clint McKie

 

Jan 31, 2013 07:58 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Christine,

Yes mother nature will win every single time.

Thanks for the comment. Have a good weekend in Costa Mesa.

Best, Clint McKie

Jan 31, 2013 08:00 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Maria,

Scary yes. Fixable yes, just have to re run the duct work where the sun don't shine. :-)

Have a good Friday and weekend in Kansas City.

Best, Clint McKie

Jan 31, 2013 08:01 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi James,

At least a picture? Never know if I run into this guy. I need to know what he looks like. LOL

Have a great weekend in Rogers my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Jan 31, 2013 08:03 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Conrad,

Yes they are. All they need to do is re run the duct work where it will be protected. And of course replace all of it.

Have a good weekend in Webster my good friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Jan 31, 2013 08:05 PM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Clint ...That looks really bad .....Congrats on the FEATURE and have a great day in CARLSBAD!

Jan 31, 2013 08:56 PM