VIDEO: Home Inspection Broken Roof Truss

January 29, 2009 by Steve & Ann  
Filed under Inspecting with the Inspector

Several broken factory-built roof truss members in the attic:

These load paths must also be properly connected to prevent unwanted movement/separation. Truss repairs must be stipulated and supervised by a state licensed truss engineer. Recommend further evaluated by a truss structural engineer with a engineering stamped of his/her findings and recommendations.

Defects found during a home inspection in the Phoenix Arizona valley area.

Home Inspection - Heater Flue Disconnected

The flue piping is disconnected allowing toxic carbon monoxide gas to enter the attic and possibly the home.  This was found during a typical phoenix valley area home inspection.

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