Missing roof edge trim can allow costly damage.
Missing trim
Roof Damage
A wood shake roof with a few missing shingles can allow damage to roof structure.
Inspecting Edge of Roof
Here is a situation I found during a recent home inspection where new sheathing and shingles were installed right over the old shingles and sheathing. This shows the importance of inspectors using a ladder even at the edge of the
Inspecting Attics for Leaks, Insulation, Animals
There are many good reasons to perform a close inspection of an attic. An inspection might reveal stress cracks that could lead to future problems. A close look inside gives the buyer peace of mind that the size of the
The Benefit of a Thorough Roof Inspection
I found this problem during a home inspection in Baltimore yesterday. This was not viewable from the ground. It’s an easy repair now but not so easy once winter arrived and the melting snow backed up the valley and started
Why are there blackish streaks on my asphalt roof shingles?
Ugly black stains on roof shingles are frequently mistaken for fungus, mildew, dirt or oil, but are in fact caused by a resilient type of algae. This common problem has Increased during the past 20 years and it is showing