sharonlear
07-15-2012, 11:27 PM
Hi-We have recently confirmed that we have a leak in the attic where the heater vent pipe exits the roof. This appears to be a flashing issue -- not an enormous problem to fix. The previous owners had the roof installed about 4 years ago. Is it reasonable for us to call the company that installed the roof and request that they fix it? I suspect this problem existed when we bought the house because I saw water in the attic once before, 2 years ago. Since then, we've mostly been in a drought, so we just now noticed water again.
Also, we have a similar question regarding a window leaking. We see faint streaks (water stains) on the drywall under the window. Previous homeowners had siding replaced 6 years ago with hardiboard. We suspect they didn't flash the window properly, but how can we tell for sure? The window is definitely old...25 years, double-hung, wood. Still, the stains are under the window, as if it's a flashing issue. No other symptoms, no flaking paint on sill. Is it ridiculous to contact the remodeling company after 6 years?
Thanks.
Also, we have a similar question regarding a window leaking. We see faint streaks (water stains) on the drywall under the window. Previous homeowners had siding replaced 6 years ago with hardiboard. We suspect they didn't flash the window properly, but how can we tell for sure? The window is definitely old...25 years, double-hung, wood. Still, the stains are under the window, as if it's a flashing issue. No other symptoms, no flaking paint on sill. Is it ridiculous to contact the remodeling company after 6 years?
Thanks.