Here are a few pictures of some more damage done by ivy. If left of its own ivy can grow out of control and destroy anything in its path. The home owner claimed to have carefully taken the ivy away and the damage was not caused by the actual removing of the ivy. I guess the lesson was not learned because they are allowing it to start again. Anyone that thinks that ivy is a pretty choice to have in their landscape design think again.
I hope the picture does some justice for the damage that has been done.
Gary Bercarich
NYS License# 16000025600
Suffolk Office 631-326-6006
Nassau Office 516-342-5742
Fax 631-326-6011
Email Address: AllPhaseHI@optonline.net
Official Website: www.allphasehhomeinspection.net
As home inspectors we encounter all sorts of abnormalities in attics, but this was a first for me. Dead ivy that grew in from the old flower bed outside. The siding has since been changed and there was no way to tell this from the outside. The ivy didn't do any damage inside, but this could of been an embarassing situation for me if I didn't go in the attic, which was tight and hard to manuver.
Gary Bercarich
NYS License# 16000025600
Suffolk Office 631-326-6006
Nassau Office 516-342-5742
Fax 631-326-6011
Email Address: AllPhaseHI@optonline.net
Official Website: www.allphasehhomeinspection.net
Some issues that can be determined with a simple roof inspection
Of all the problems you can encounter around the house, roofing problems are by far the sneakiest. Leaks can develop unnoticed for years causing rot, mold, warping and other expensive damage.
Experts recommend that you go into your attic or crawlspace at least once a year after a rainstorm to check for leaks and water damage. Special attention should be paid to areas where you have flashing (the metal or plastic weather stripping that will be around chimneys, pipes, vents, roof planes and eves) because this is typically the most likely area to develop leaks. It is also recommended that you check the surface of your roof yearly - during good weather - to look for any loose, missing, eroded, warped or otherwise damaged shingles and to check the overall condition of your roof. This does not mean that you have to walk on or enter the roof surface to check for these deficiencies.
You should also clean rain gutters and downspouts of leaves and other debris regularly, many water intrusion problems stem from clogged gutters depositing an abundance of water to close to the foundation. While doing this, also check for mineral deposits which could indicate the erosion of asphalt shingles.
Many people would prefer not to inspect their roofs themselves. Roofs can be pitched at very steep angles and pose quite a challenge to those leery of heights.
Inspecting the roof from an attic or crawlspace full of spiders and other creepy inhabitants may not be too attractive either. Another issue is most people are unsure of what to look for. Leaks can be hard to track water travels downward and the damage can be far from the actual leak. Because of this, hiring an expert to inspect the roof for you is something you should consider.
All Phase Home Inspection can do a simple roof inspection for those in need. Contact us today!!
Gary Bercarich
NYS License# 16000025600
Suffolk Office 631-326-6006
Nassau Office 516-342-5742
Fax 631-326-6011
Email Address: AllPhaseHI@optonline.net
Official Website: www.allphasehhomeinspection.net
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