http://www.dwfields.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:37:16 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 http://www.dwfields.com/uncategorized/the-best-way-to-learn-your-home/comment-page-1/#comment-4 David Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:37:16 +0000 http://www.dwfields.com/uncategorized/the-best-way-to-learn-your-home/#comment-4 The good news is, we think we've got it fixed. It seems that the roof vent (one of those peak vent setups) was never sealed or secured properly. A decent wind from the north would lift that end of the vent high enough to let rain pour right through the vent; not something you would see during a rainstorm... especially since the water would somehow run straight down along the inside of the brick veneer or maybe even inside the wall itself. At least for the moment (which doesn't mean anything,) insurance adjusters and a roofing specialist both say the flashing and sealing of the dormer roof on the extension is good. The good news is, we think we’ve got it fixed. It seems that the roof vent (one of those peak vent setups) was never sealed or secured properly. A decent wind from the north would lift that end of the vent high enough to let rain pour right through the vent; not something you would see during a rainstorm… especially since the water would somehow run straight down along the inside of the brick veneer or maybe even inside the wall itself. At least for the moment (which doesn’t mean anything,) insurance adjusters and a roofing specialist both say the flashing and sealing of the dormer roof on the extension is good.

]]> http://www.dwfields.com/uncategorized/the-best-way-to-learn-your-home/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Starchaser Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:33:09 +0000 http://www.dwfields.com/uncategorized/the-best-way-to-learn-your-home/#comment-3 Honestly, fixing the roof leak and the ceiling are not as terrible a job as you might fear. Grab a couple do-it-yourself books from the library, to learn the techniques and the tools and materials required. The tools are pretty simple (nothing more exotic than a special pry bar that makes it easier to gently lift old shingles without destroying them), and you should be able to get everything from a local home improvement store. I'll highly recommend the books that Bob Vila authored, in conjunction with his "This Old House" TV show. Honestly, fixing the roof leak and the ceiling are not as terrible a job as you might fear. Grab a couple do-it-yourself books from the library, to learn the techniques and the tools and materials required. The tools are pretty simple (nothing more exotic than a special pry bar that makes it easier to gently lift old shingles without destroying them), and you should be able to get everything from a local home improvement store. I’ll highly recommend the books that Bob Vila authored, in conjunction with his “This Old House” TV show.

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