Frequently, in the northwest, we home inspectors see gutters, or roof/gutter combinations, that are improperly installed. The roof is cut short, so it does not overhang the gutter and seldom is there a drip edge flashing to help route the runoff into the gutter below. When that is the case, it is common to find the edge of the roof sheathing decayed and, along with that, an inspector might find damage and rot to the soffit area if the problem has been going on for some time. In wet climates it is essential to control runoff water. Thanks for stopping by, Steven L. Smith
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Howdy there Steven
This sure is a problem, folks want to be sure to fix sooner than later. Thats for sure!
Steven, I really enjoy seeing the properties that have gutter gardens that rival the hanging gardens of Babylon...
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That wicking rope does not seem to be doing its job!
Actually Jay,
That is my superduper, custom made rot probe. The rope keeps me from losing it so quickly.
Okay I thought that was the homewowner's noose because perhaps the inspection report made him go off the deep end.
Wow! It could double as a channel buoy.
Jay,
I have trouble with losing them and all. Bright is good.