I was talking to my barber, BTW, she is awesome. If you live in Houston, you need to visit Paige at Grow Barbershop, trust me you will not be disappointed. Here are some links to her business:
Ok, back to business.
She suggested I write a top ten of the "interesting" finds I have collected during my inspections. Honestly, I had so many I was only able to reduce them to 25. So here you go, with some brief commentary.
Number 25
Despite that it is a new plumbing vent, the installer chose to ignore the rules and install it on top of the shingles.
Number 24
Another new install, this time they installed it under the shingles but decided to use several little pieces, which defeats the purpose.
Number 23
Here is another new vent (heating vent) that the installer got lazy and did not perform the installation correctly. vents go under the shingles not on top.
Number 22
Multiuse vent installed on top of shingles. Additionally, the sealant is already damaged. There are multiple pieces of shingles vs. a single one. Definitely, a bad patch job.
Number 21
The heating vent was installed over the shingles! Additionally, the heating vent should not have been originally installed so close to the roof ridge vent.
Number 20
Older roof with a new heating vent
installation. Unfortunately, they got carried away with the sealant there is too much of it and it is a sloppy install job.
Number 19
This a perfect example to illustrate that sealant does not last forever. Especially, in Houston weather. Roofs require annual inspections. Here you can see how the sealant has melted and is dripping on the roof.
Number 18
Missing shingle on the bottom left of the vent.
Number 17
They decided to repair the right vent and not the left one, which is rusting.
Number 16
Rust loves water and rust prevents mechanical parts from moving. Why they don't replace the fans and keep the roof ventilated puzzles me.
Number 15
Would you want the main power line to your house not to be rusted?
Number 14
Some decided not to finish the chimney flashing, which will create a moisture intrusion problem.
Number 13
Four-year-old home with already rusty nails and a missing shingle on this box vent. Remember that exposed nails need to be covered with a sealant to prevent rust.
Number 12
Brand new home with clay tile roof. The installer decided not to finish cricket also known as saddle flashing.
Number 11
Same roof as number 12, another unfinished area.
and the last one for part 1 is...
Number 10
Let me leave all the unused equipment on the roof. Seriously?
I sometimes wonder how people's brain function.
Hope you enjoyed these.
Remember, I created Smooth Skies Services to help you save money. We find the little problems before they become BIG problems.
Let's Fly.
Sandro
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