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Mick hi700

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Sep 19, 2003, 6:47:28 PM9/19/03
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Hello everyone/anyone,

I have recently bought a new house and when I looked in the attic I can see
daylight coming through the roof step flashing, is this normal?

There is a sloping roof (45 degree angle approx) that goes down the side of the
2nd storey, with step flashing going down the roofline and I can see this light
in 3 places going down.

I would have thought that it would be impossible for this to happen so any
information you can give is greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Mick.

Joseph Meehan

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Sep 19, 2003, 8:46:02 PM9/19/03
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I would not think it were unusual. As long as water does not come in,
your ok.

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Joseph E. Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math


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mark Ransley

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Sep 19, 2003, 11:30:32 PM9/19/03
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light commimg in ? WATER ? , usual , NO , it should be
sealed....... Call your city inspector, and state , inspector,
Its your problem now.

RoBo

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Sep 20, 2003, 8:05:32 AM9/20/03
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"Mick hi700" <mick...@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Hello everyone/anyone,
>
> I have recently bought a new house and when I looked in the attic I can
see
> daylight coming through the roof step flashing, is this normal?

No this is NOT normal.
can you see the step flashing from the inside of the attic?


>
> There is a sloping roof (45 degree angle approx) that goes down the side
of the
> 2nd storey, with step flashing going down the roofline and I can see this
light
> in 3 places going down.
>
> I would have thought that it would be impossible for this to happen so any
> information you can give is greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks, Mick.


light coming through flashing on a "cheek" wall.
must be some rot somewhere or a hole in the wall.
unless the step flashing is tucked under a "rake board" (sometimes there is
daylight)

Joseph Meehan

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Sep 20, 2003, 11:09:20 AM9/20/03
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I agree you should not see much light, but it would not be unusual to
see some light on a sunny day from inside a dark area.

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Joseph E. Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math


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calhoun

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Sep 20, 2003, 11:56:59 AM9/20/03
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This is normal and will not leak. It is just a piece of bent metal
overlapping another piece. You are looking down between the two pieces. The
only reason you see this is the roof decking is cut back a little. Think
about it.Your whole roof is like this, you just can't see it because of the
sheathing. An example: Lay one shingle on top of another - look between
them - see light? This is how a roof is covered. It is good you have step
flashing I have seen some builders using just on long piece.

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