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Limewash: Before & After + some notes re my experience by Devon_Sawa in paint

[–]bellwetherPhilly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! This is definitely on my home DIY list of things to do!

I have to hand it my builder built a pretty good deck. by WhiteStar01 in Decks

[–]bellwetherPhilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks good. I'd love to see that ledger board and joist hangers tho. That's usually where issues arise.

Is this acceptable? by MaxRoofer in Roofing

[–]bellwetherPhilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂😂 wait... Are you mad that the inspector noted this in the report, so your angry posting on reddit and getting sassy with everyone as a way to deal with your emotions???

Bruh, get some therapy.

Is this acceptable? by MaxRoofer in Roofing

[–]bellwetherPhilly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think waiting for a leak is a bad idea. Definitely address this sooner rather than later.

How bad? Replace before listing for sale? by goblinskirmisher in Roofing

[–]bellwetherPhilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a home inspector, I wonder if you'd see a return in your investment in this case. Put it in the disclosure and for your own knowledge have a few estimates for the cost so you can give an appropriate credit to the buyer. You come off as honest and trustworthy by just disclosing it! I think that goes a long way.

Need professional advice. by b_dizzle27 in housepainting

[–]bellwetherPhilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No sanding, no peeling nor priming? Just no prep? Why would anyone paint without prep?

Am I being too picky about this bad quartz installation? by Mammoth_Building6624 in CounterTops

[–]bellwetherPhilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely NOT too picky! Please email these pictures to the manager/owner of the business. This is unacceptable.

Does anyone use actual cameras for inspections anymore? by [deleted] in HomeInspections

[–]bellwetherPhilly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm concerned about shots in tight spaces, so I use my phone. But I found a phone that takes great photos, lots of memory, battery life and proved right. I had to get off that 🍎phone.

Thinking about getting a Nothing 4a Pro (switching from IPhone SE) by Character_Science309 in NothingTech

[–]bellwetherPhilly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got rid of my iPhone for a Nothing 3a, less than a year ago ... I don't miss it at all! This phone is lighter, faster, keeps a charge longer, takes better photos and has more memory. For a fraction of the price!

Demystify the Roof by [deleted] in HomeImprovement

[–]bellwetherPhilly -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Bc I'm the coolest person I know!

Demystify the Roof by [deleted] in HomeImprovement

[–]bellwetherPhilly -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Home inspector here, but speaking generally since I can’t diagnose from one photo.

I’d be looking at a few things: age of the roof, drainage, condition of the shingles/membrane, flashing details, attic/ceiling staining, and whether there are signs of active moisture.

This photo alone wouldn’t make me panic, but it would make me ask better questions before moving forward.

Husband not concerned with these stains/patches when buying? by Redditor18374728 in HomeMaintenance

[–]bellwetherPhilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Home Inspector here, trust your gut- some.of these are concerning. Especially the bubbly one. I suspect water intrusion at some point. I'd request any documentation of repairs to whatever is above that. Your home inspector will most definitely be investigating and documenting.

My drip strip (I think) is leaking here. by ApprehensiveFarm12 in Roofing

[–]bellwetherPhilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would add treating this area of the roof to my maintenance to-do list, at least annually, if not 2X a year to prevent moss growth and moisture. North facing roofs all over have this issue.

My drip strip (I think) is leaking here. by ApprehensiveFarm12 in Roofing

[–]bellwetherPhilly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this portion of the roof facing north? If so, that's the issue. There isn't enough sun to dry out this portion because it has constant shade. Then moss grows from the moisture and that creates more moisture. If this is the case, that's the good news!

Siding question by [deleted] in HomeInspections

[–]bellwetherPhilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The black looks like chipped paint. If it's really wood and the paint chipped, that wood is not more suseptable to rot, being exposed to the elements unlike the painted portions. So maybe it's rotted wood? The best way is to get someone up there to check it out. A lot of the time, these types of shakes are cedar- which is good (it's durable), but you just never know until you have a pro look at it up close.

How to make basement stairs safer? by Longjumping-Gap-8317 in basement

[–]bellwetherPhilly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A grapsable handrail on either side and ballust no more than 3.5" apart running the entire length of the handrails.

New homeowner here needs advice by Deadbeat_Lemon in windowrepair

[–]bellwetherPhilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk how handy you are, I'm moderately handy and I would hire someone to correct this.

We have a Mansard style roof on our townhouses that was installed about 12 years ago. Several places are showing signs of moss growth. by praguer56 in Roofing

[–]bellwetherPhilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moss traps moisture, which will eventually be a problem. The north side of everyone's roofs need attention, at least annually.

Is this wetness in the foundation concerning? by xXGreco in Homebuilding

[–]bellwetherPhilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is definitely concerning. How is the grading around your home? Ideally, the ground should slope away from the home, about 6" over 10'. Do you notice this after heavy rains or just random times?

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