Numerous electrical problems may be discovered in attics. This photo shows, among other things, how a lamp cord was inappropriately used to feed components in living spaces below the attic. As the lamp cord ages it will present a fire
Light bulb too close to wood
This attic light bulb is too close to combustible wood.
Bullet holes
Bullets can and will leave holes in a roof.
Chimney top
This chimney top is rusted through!
Cracked waste water pipe
The string repair of a cracked waste water pipe is not an acceptable repair technique. This was hidden in a crawl space under the home.
Frozen pipe damage
Frozen pipe damage seen in the attic.
Loose fireplace chase
This fireplace chase appeared to be twisted a bit, so I walked the roof and gave it a slight push and it almost fell off the house!
Substandard wire
Electrical panel covers are removed. The blue wire is heating up due to a substandard wire type material that was used.
Unsafe stairs
Duct tape repairs are not always best! There are safety issues here for anyone who might be going up or down the stairs.
Furnace vent pipe
Poor installation of a furnace vent pipe. This will leak and cause damage to the interior of the home.