This same expression "Mind the Gap" is a good one to remember when flashing dormer areas at a roof. The photo below shows deterioration of the siding. At the top, you can see a piece of metal flashing.
Fact is, there was a metal flashing installed at this dormer -- I think retroactively. It had not been there forever on this older home. However, even when they installed the flashing, they failed to trim the siding to end above the roofing material. As it is, the siding had been absorbing water for years. This photo shows that deterioration and weathering, with some decay.
If you are building or remodeling, take this advice: Install a metal flashing and don't forget to "mind the gap".
Steven L. Smith
Bellingham WA Home Inspections
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Thanks for sharing mind the gap... Lots of home have this same issue in our area... Good to point out... Diane
Diane,
Glad it was of interest to you.
Steve, as you know this is often a problem in our area. Sometimes there is a gap----at least originally----but now with three layers of shingles on top of the old wood shingles, the gap is long gone.
I see this one a lot. Many times after the home has been re-roofed fairly recently even! I have a listing right now that just got a new roof in the Spring and has no flashing on one part, just like this picture. I keep telling them this will happen....
I learn so much from your informative, fun and upbeat posts. Thanks for sharing such interesting information.
Charlie,
I know what you mean but, believe it or not, this place had a complete tear off. That was a single layer with only felts below.
Vicke,
Thanks for the compliment. The best is yet to come, I hope.
Steven
Very sound advice, and it could save a person big time down the road.
Thank you
Tom Braatz
Yepper .... definite water damage to that siding. Looks like they need to replace the siding with something that will not rot...... or don;t have it touching the roof.
Looks like a good job for Nutsy to be checking out.
Sean Allen
Yes,
You are all correct.