 Flat roof problems - easily clogged gutter downspouts lead to ponding water. Flat roofs are not ideal - they have a lot of issues with standing water from easily clogged gutters. Ponding water that remains on the roof will eventually find a way in to the substructure. This can easily lead to extensive water damage. Flat roofs require regular maintenance and need to be kept clear of debris as much as possible.
 Water damage from the inside. This is the same corner where the standing water is collecting on the roof. It is getting through the roof and wall and damaging the drywall inside.  Dirty furnace filter - clogged filter media and accumulations of dust and debris. This filter needs to be changed. It's the middle of the heating season - how well is your furnace "breathing" through the filter? Have you been changing the filter regularly? If not, January is a great month to start a regular maintenance cycle. Furnace filters should be changed every 3 months for optimal performance of the furnace. A clean filter allows better air flow and a furnace that doesn't have to work as hard to meet the heating demands of your house.  Helpful labeling the last time this filter was changed. It's been three months, time to change the filter.  New filter on the left, old and dirty filter on the right. |
AuthorBrian Jovag, owner of Jovag Home Inspection. Archives
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