Originally Posted By: ecrofutt This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
What would you tell your clients about the burn marks.
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By the way, Chris, the part of the window that says "Your image loaded correctly" actually says "You image loaded correctly" Think it's missing an R there.
This was in the attic of a 102 year old house. The roof had been replaced about 4 years ago from new sheathing out to new shingles.
Originally Posted By: dbush This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Personally, not seeing any MAJOR structural problems from the marks, I would note that there are obvious burn marks on what appears from the picture to be on one roof joist.
Originally Posted By: Chris Morrell This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
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I just set the limit to 100k. That's going to be a pretty large file as it is. I'd recommend sticking to 40k (the previous limit) or less if possible, but there's an option now for those big files.
I sorta forgot about the image uploader... was there anything else I needed to add to it?
Originally Posted By: ecrofutt This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I would like to see a link to the picture instead of the in-line image. That way it is my choice to wait for the download and see the picture instead of having the download time forced on me. Especially with the larger limit at 100K.
Originally Posted By: rwills This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Erby, When are you gonna break down and get a broadband hookup for your computer? C’mon, you makin’ all that money and stuff! (you placed intentionally)
Originally Posted By: rmeyers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I agree with Igor & Dave that it doesn’t appear to be a major structural issue. I’ve been in several attics where there were previous fires and usually the smoke damage from a source of ignition within the attic space would be much more extensive on the framing and 1x4 sheathing slats.
The burn pattern being predominantly on the top of the rafters and the bottom edge of the slats would also indicate that the source of ignition was from the outside - burning inward - probably during a time when the wood shingles or shakes were exposed. (And obviously prior to the most recent re-roofing as shown by the clean sheathing throughout the attic.)
The location of chimneys and the presence or lack of spark arrestors may also shed light on the cause. The combination of wood roofs and wood burning fireplaces was a safety issue 100 years ago and still can be today, especially with aging roofs and no spark arrestor on wood burning fireplaces.
Being able to tell your client that the source of ignition was from the exterior may help put their minds at ease with respect to finding additional hidden interior fire damage.
In reality, the greater concern would be the CURRENT potential sources of ignition in a 102 year old house! (Brick fireplaces & chimneys, left over knob & tube wiring, gas lights, and most dangerous, the inevitable DIY updates!)
Sometimes it's nice to be able to impress your client with seemingly irrelevant facts about their new home. Just be sure of your facts and don't try to B.S. them, that usually back fires!
In other words - Dazzle them with your foot work but keep your guard up! Too many blows to the head will eventually take their toll!
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Too many blows to the head will eventually take their toll! 
