Bring on the rain!

An inspectors dream:

The roofing shingles at work, watching how the water reacts on the roof, and how it runs off, where it runs off, and the impact of that water on the surrounding siding, trim, foundation, grading.

Checking the actual properties and ability of the grading to divert water.

The gutters and downspouts, storm drains and how they are funneling water, and where to.

Windows and doors will seep water if not installed properly.

Siding will have water running behind it if not installed properly.

Under deck areas will bleed water from improperly installed flashings and cascade down under the ledger board, leaving telltale rivulets of water.

The attic taking a pounding from wind swept rain is the absolute test for roofing, underlayments, flashings, vent boots, etc.

The basement gives up it's secrets at bulkheads, settling cracks, concrete form divets, cold pour areas, floor cracks, deck attachment areas at sills.

Sump pumps react and discharge water and how and where to?

OHHHH..... me loves the rain.

Not to mention it makes your job of inspection, reasoning and deduction much easier, lowers your liability, and the chances for a water problem call back later on. I hate sunny days for that reason.


Singin in the rain... just singin in the rain.......

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