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The seller of the house was able to prove with a receipt and a five-year warranty certificate that the roof was only two years old. Unfortunately, two years of no ventilation made the five-year composition roof look like it was forty years old. Such homeowner modifications also void any warranties from either the manufacturer of the roof covering or the roofing contractor. The seller was upset at us when we stated that the roof appeared to be at the end of its useful life, but it was.
Cathedral Ceilings Cathedral ceiling construction is inherently more prone to moisture damage than open attic construction because it creates isolated air spaces in rafter cavities. Insulation with a vapor barrier should be installed above the ceiling and a ventilated air gap should be present between the insulation and the roof sheathing. During a home inspection, it is usually not possible to view the attic space above a cathedral ceiling and the presence of insulation, vapor barriers, and air gaps can not be determined. Recommend monitoring the ceiling for any signs of water stains or infiltration and repairing as necessary. |
Attics are inherently dangerous areas of the house and can become extremely hot during certain periods of the day, possibly causing heat stroke or other health problems if a person is in the attic too long. Individuals should never enter the attic alone or when other people are not present in the house. Also click here for helpful information about understanding your roof and how to take care of it. |
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