The view in this photo is so very common, but I always hate to see it. When a roofer takes an old wood shingle or shake roof off, it seems that about eight times out of ten the wood debris ends up inside the attic. Just what a homeowner wants is a bunch of old wood shingles in the attic. What makes better kindling than old, dry wood shingles? The answer to that I do not know because old, dry, wood shingles work pretty good for me. In my own house, and a rental I own, I had to go up there myself, after the roofers, and I got bags and bags of this stuff. My mistake was I did it in the summer and it was one hot job. A home inspector is obligated to call out this kind of mess. Who cleans up? Sometimes the seller from what I have seen and sometimes the buyer accepts it as is.
Steven L. Smith
Bellingham WA Home Inspections
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Hi Steven,
Thanks for the heads up on this one, I had absolutely no idea how often this occurs.
Lynda,
That is my estimate around here. Your area might be different but sure something to look for that surprises.
I'm with Steve. If it works well as kindling in your fireplace, it will do the same in your attic...
I wonder how many roofers have been taken to task for this sloppy work? Not many I'd bet..
"A Quick Note"
Definitely lazy roofers. The roofing company should have to come back out and clean up the mess, but I'm sure that is unlikely.
Sean Allen
Barbara,
The only good point that Charlie B has is the point on his pointy little head.
Charlie and Steven, I am so glad you've decided to compliment each other. Charles, the youtube song was such a great compliment to Steve because you said he's great even with a pointed little head. Steve you said Charles has a pointy little head so that means he's okay also.
You are both too much fun!! Charles, I really did like that little song. It is a great little song for kids!
Barbara,
Now that Charlie went nuclear here, I will post his favorite tune.
Barbara,
Now that Charlie went nuclear here, I will reveal that one of the most popular songs from the late 1960's was written with Charlie in mind as the theme. Here is a puppet, who looks much like Charlie's little friend Paul, doing my favorite tune about Charlie.
You've sent me off on a search again. I watched that puppet and then since I was at Youtube I watched other versions of it. I must admit I'd never heard of that song.....but it was very interesting.....
I'm learning so much from you two guys!! LOL
And so far you've found nothing wrong with my water heater.