“It is our professional opinion that it is poor construction practice to support roof joists on the fascia board at the ends of the roof rafters.” We have rendered this professional opinion with minor variations more than few times. The… Read More
Author Archives: Jerry Prugar
Does This Look Like It Might Leak (Part 2)?
Maybe the old flashings shouldn’t always be re-used? Got step flashings? Shingles improperly oriented on cricket. Also the valleys discharge into the wall. A part of regular home roof maintenance is to remove… Read More
Compare: An Adhesive Failure Vs. a Cohesive Failure in an Asphalt Shingle
The wind resistance of asphalt shingles is strongly correlated to the sealing of the tabs. That is, if the tabs are well sealed, the shingle have excellent resistance to damage from exposure to high winds. An exception to this is… Read More
Does This Look Like It Might Leak (Part 1)?
The dark boards to the left are board sheathing on the wall. There is no step flashing at each shingle tab, but a continuous piece of metal flashing. Siding and flashing runoff is directed under shingles. Short wall flashing and rake drip edge direct… Read More
Happy Rosh Hashanah at Sundown September 4, 2013 (Our 100th Post)
We wish all, especially those of the Jewish faith, a Happy Rosh Hashanah! It is the first day of the new year for the civil calendar for the Jewish people. Some traditions believe that since this is the first day… Read More
Putting the Pieces Together…
During my school vacations as a child, my family and I often had fun working together on jigsaw puzzles. My favorite puzzle had about 270 pieces and I put that one together so many times by myself that I… Read More
Some Considerations When Evaluating Wind Damage – A Case Study (Study #1)
Case Study #1 – July 10, 2013 – Bellevue, Ohio A severe storm passed through Ohio on July 10, 2013 causing various wind related damages. The National Weather Service at Cleveland Hopkins Airport measured maximum winds of 38 MPH out… Read More
Recent Severe Weather in Northeast Ohio – July 10, July 20, & August 7, 2013
Maybe my memory is too short, but I cannot remember the last time we had three tornado touchdowns in Northeast Ohio during one summer. A tornado on July 10 damaged crops, trees, buildings, etc. in Bellevue; another on July 20 reportedly… Read More