Rooftop Garden - InspectionNews

Nick Ostrowski · #1 (**permalink**) 04-07-2007, 03:47 PM

I'd like a little off the top please.

#2 (**permalink**) 04-07-2007, 06:30 PM

Must be fall, all of its leaves were already on the roof.

I'll bet the roof will rot out in that area first.

Joseph P. Hagarty · #3 (**permalink**) 04-07-2007, 08:50 PM

Nick,

You need to expand your market and get out of Philadelphia.

Nick Ostrowski · #4 (**permalink**) 04-08-2007, 07:24 AM

But Joe, that's where all the fun is.

David Banks · #5 (**permalink**) 04-08-2007, 08:22 AM

Nick, How do you report on slate roofs. Do you walk on them? Did you defer to slate roof specialist due to delamination/flaking?
Dave

Nick Ostrowski · #6 (**permalink**) 04-08-2007, 08:33 AM

Dave, I do not walk then to prevent damage. Most of the defects on this roof were able to observed from ground level and I was able to put a small ladder up on a rear enclosed porch roof against the slate roof eaves. This one had everything wrong and is at the end of its life. I reported what I saw - broken, missing, and delaminating slates - improper tar seals on ridges and on copper flashings - heavy tree debris buildup with sapling growth in rear roof valley - daylight visible to exterior from attic in multiple areas and evidence of previous water penetration. Immediate repairs needed - anticipate and budget for replacement of roof. The house was 100 years old.

#7 (**permalink**) 04-08-2007, 11:43 AM

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heavy tree debris buildup with sapling growth in rear roof valley

That's just too funny to see it in writing on a report

Mike Schulz · #8 (**permalink**) 04-08-2007, 06:13 PM

I roofed a house like that about 5 years ago. It was also about a 100 years old. Must of been popular. I framed in the center though to give it pitch and installed EPM in the center and shingles on the sides.