When it comes to the structural integrity of the roof on any given house roof algae and mold are two of the biggest enemies.
Outside of the house the roof frand has hole.
Gaps in soffits and fascia are also favorite points of entry for insects particularly wasps who like to build nests in the rafter bays.
Down the attic ladder we went climbing up the roof ladder to find our drill bit like little kids hunting for easter eggs.
The purpose of this drain trap is to hold standing water which seals the drain system and prevents sewer gases from.
Gravity takes its toll on soffit panels causing them to sag over time.
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It is occuring on first floor only same area in front as in back.
This beautiful old house was built in 1885.
Let s break down the issues posed by algae mold moss and mildew.
The eave of a house has come to mean the underneath area of the roof that projects from the exterior siding as opposed to a cornice which is part of the entablature in classical architecture.
It s just a good location.
3 you can see usually a light where floor of the attic meet roof this is the light from soffit fascia area.
2 it could be a vent tiles or where extraction fan goes through the roof.
We have a problem with our siding on front and back of our 2 story home.
Immediately beneath a sink bathtub or other plumbing fixture the fixture drain opening leads to a curved segment of pipe known as the p trap which is normally a 1 1 4 to 2 inch diameter segment of pipe with a sharp curved bend in it shaped like the letter p.
The gable end the house wall on a conventional simple gable roof such as shown in our sketch is the triangular end wall arrows 17 22 23 and 31 see roof ventilation specifications definition of the rake area of the roof or ends of the roof itself may overhang the gable end wall.
The rake is the edge of the gable roof that runs parallel to.
You know in our weather the heat.
Birds and squirrels and other rodents also like to make holes in fascia to get into attic spaces.
Standard practice is to drive a nail through but my friend was heart set on using a drill.
But the downside of an old home is maintenance.
Inside your home usually in the attic the eave is the angle where the roof meets the outside wall a good place for insulation as long as it doesn.
Other serious threats to a rooftop include moss and mildew the growth of which can persist when homeowners fail to address the problem.
When your foundation extends several feet beneath the soil s surface dig a trench line it with gravel and place a special drain with perforations in it to pull the water away from the house.
I do love the old house the details the woodwork the floors everything is wonderful in that way.
I like the style.