It was reported that in Sandusky the Cedar Point Causeway is shut down due to power lines and utility poles being damaged. Some Sandusky neighborhoods had trees toppled at the roots. The latter are usually indicative of winds over 55… Read More
Author Archives: Jerry Prugar
Siding Distorted by Heat
On occasion we are called to look at siding that has been severely distorted over a small area (Figures 1 and 2). What causes this? Sometimes we have seen the distortion due to heat from a barbeque grill being… Read More
Hail Damaged Shingles
Last week we took a quick look at hand torn shingles. This week it is hail damaged shingles. Yes, Virginia, there have been hail damaged shingles. Hail damage to a composite asphalt shingle is commonly characterized by a small area… Read More
Hand Torn Shingles
Most things are made better by hand, such as, automobile engines, pies, furniture, chocolate, etc. However, hand-made “wind damage” to shingles is an oxymoron. Here are a few examples of hand-torn shingles and their evidence of being hand torn. Look… Read More
What Does a Landslide Look Like?
What is a landslide? A landslide is a mass of soil sliding down a hillside. Why would a mass of soil slide down a hill? When a mass of soil on a hillside of embankment becomes unstable it slides down… Read More
What is a Lintel and What is Lintel Lift (or Rust Jacking)? (Encore)
For thousands of years the openings in brick and stone (masonry) walls have been topped with an arch to provide support for the masonry above. In arch construction, the masonry that forms the arch, is generally wedged in place. The… Read More
Evidence of a Roof Leak
What caused damage to the drywall on this ceiling (Figure 1)? The damage is not due to a one time leakage. It is just too severe for a one time ice dam. Climbing into the attic above the kitchen we… Read More
How Important is Wall Flashing?
Take a look for yourself. I spotted these water and dirt stains on the face of a brick wall. The water and dirt stains are directly under the joint of the metal wall cap. The lap on the metal cap… Read More