2618 RUCKER AVE 2018-01-01 MF Import

[ngineer's Inspection oi the Pro p?;ty LocaisC at r`"``� ' 2618 and 2626 Rucker Av�nue, Evereri, Wasnington inexpensive, lightweight and easy to install. They have a typical life of about 15 to 20 years. but applyi�g them over older shingles, as has been do�e here, tends io shorten their lite signi�cantly. Muitiple layers also tend to overload the roof structufe. It is not common, but these shingles occasionally have a much shorler li(e even where the installation is entireiy proper; this appears to be attributable to defective manutacture and it is not predictable through inspection. The steep poAions of the roof have some loss of the granuiar suriace material. On the front and side porch roots, tttere is severe loss of the granular surface material and these roof areas need immediate replacement of ihe roof coverings. These rooi areas have pulled aw8y irom the building and are no longer watertight at the joint with the buildittg. i"he ilashings at the joint are damaged by ihe settlement of the porch rooi structures. At some time, the owner of every building is faced with �easons to think that the rooi covering might need replaCement. When this happers, it will be helpful to recall the following: No roof cover can ever be considered to be absolutely sate from possible leakage. A weil-instatled new roof cover minimizes the risk, but does not eliminate it. installation deficiencies can introduce great risks oi leakage in a new roof cover, and many new roofs are improper�y installed. �1�he normal eN¢cts of weathering always increase the risk with time and the risk accelerates it maintenance is poor. There is no sharply defined point at which a rooi cover must be replaced. Except in the Case of extreme deterioration, there is usuaily a repair alternative. The rnost objective evaluation of repair alternatives can be obtained from qualified engineerc or roofing consultants who have nothing to seli but their expe�tise. Such an independent expert can give advice on the condition of the roof, the risk of leakage, the consequences of leakage, the possibilities of repair, and the costs involved. Independent expeA evaluation oi a newly installed roof covering is also advisable to be Sure that the installation iS propQ�. ��t�'(�`�g:soffits are"tti0�"u'rlderside oi the overhanging�av��:'1'he`s"t51�it� �� --'-' -'-'---"�" that is, they have a finished surtace which concealc the rafter ends and root sheathing irom view. They are r�ot securely tastened in place. Portions have come loose and some pieces are missing. The missing pieces leave openings which provide access into the attic for birds and rodents. • . RUOF GUTI'ERS & UOWNSPOUTS: Rooi guriers and downspouls help protect the exterior � of the building and help prevent water penetration oi subgrade areas. None are provided. EXTERIOR WALL COVEF: The exterior walls are covered with wocd siding. Some of the installation workmanchip is generally poor, paAiculariy around th? enclosed back porch and beneath the south side walkway, possibly cc+mpromising the weatherprooiness in places. The edge of the porch floor sticks out past the siding in p�aCes, torming a ledge where water can collect and cause problems. The detaii is similar to the tollowing sketctt, except that the ilashing was left out. A ilashing could still be installed, but it would be a lirile diHicult. There is soil in contact with ihe siding in places and the expected associated decay which may be