Originally Posted By: ckratzer This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Rafael
Yes there should always be flashing where a roof intersects a wall.
The trouble with being “sealed tight” and having no flashing is that the sealant, whatever type it is, WILL crack because of temp. fluctuations, settling and ageing.Once the seal is compromised if no flashing is present it will leak.
You should report that flashing should be installed properly.
It,s hard to tell from a photo but it looks like there may be step flashing under the sealant.(if you’ll look it seems bumpy but patterned)
It looks like ,if there is step flashing,it was butted up to the siding rather than slid behind the siding.If that’s what was done it WILL leak.
If you don’t feel confident in reporting in that manner you could refer a roofer.
Cheremie
Kratzer Construction
Kratzer Home Inspections
Originally Posted By: ckratzer This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
The siding appears to be in good shape now but it won’t be if the seller doesn’t fix the flashing. That sealant is creating a little water shelf that will hold water and in- turn absorb into the siding. That absorption will in-turn cause the plies in the siding to seperate.That siding ,(T 1 11),was all the rage in the 80’s and it is hard to keep maintained because it’s so porous and not really a wet weather wood,(it"s made of yellow fir)and neither are most of its current structural panel replacements.We hammer swinging types are still waiting for a high quality ,weather resistant 4x panel for siding.
More to the point the siding that butts the roof in question looks like it has more years left in it if the proper repairs are made.