We found these problems with this chimney during a recent home inspection. The base flashing had been removed and someone painted on roofing cement in an ill attempt to stop water leaks. From the ground these repairs looked a little off, but nothing very alarming. My home inspector antennae went up just enough to make sure I got a closer look. These repairs have been leaking for sometime and there is an unknown amount of wood rot surrounding the chimney in the attic. The chim

Flashing not properly installed has caused water damages behind the wall from the 2nd floor to the bottom of the home (ground level) #sidingdamage #flashing #roof #leaks #water

#inspection #maintenance #flashing #leaks #water

Some people don’t seem to understand the reasoning behind flashing. It’s a must to properly flash or you can / will end up with water inside the home. At a home inspection in Gulf Shores, Al I found a home made kick out flashing installed which is not keeping water out of the home. Improper kick out flashing This home is a victim of tradesman that either don’t know better or just don’t care #Stucco #waterleaks #flashing #homeinspection #responsiblities

Neoprene flashing boots last 2-4 years here in the south. Once they dry and crack, it’s a matter of short time before water leaks into the home #boots #flashing #leaks #water #neprene

Some things don’t seem to change, that is the quality of some work I’ve been seeing. I am wondering if perhaps it has something to do with hurricane Ivan. It’s been over 3 years and some of those homes repaired are likely up for sale again. This is another picture of a poorly installed kick out flashing and a homemade extension. #flashing #handyman #stuco

At an inspection yesterday all flashing and window sealants looked terrible. I expected to find lots of damage. Though I did get some elevated moisture readings, I probed to find no damage under windows or kick out flashings.Here is a picture of how someone added a kick out flashing. #flashing #kickout #Stucco

While doing a stucco moisture inspection in Gulf Shores, AL the other day they had some interesting kick out flashings. (at least they had them)  They are a home made brand that will hold any and all debris and water from completely draining. These flashings will need to be cleaned out more than the gutters will. I can see debris and salt water / air shouldn’t take long to rust through these. #flashing #kickout #Stucco