I found this furry little room under a very upscale home! The I found this furry little room under a very upscale home! The room (1 of 2) could only be entered through a small window. room (1 of 2) could only be entered through a small window. This room was appx 12' x 12' and this "mold like substance" This room was appx 12' x 12' and this "mold like substance"

covered the entire surface. covered the entire surface.

This picture is a classic example of the "cricket" or flashing around This picture is a classic example of the "cricket" or flashing around the chimney that failed and allowed water to penetrate the attic and the chimney that failed and allowed water to penetrate the attic and

damage the surrounding wood. It is always a very good idea to damage the surrounding wood. It is always a very good idea to periodically enter your attic and look at the specific areas where periodically enter your attic and look at the specific areas where

items penetrate your roof. This can help you avoid costly repairs. items penetrate your roof. This can help you avoid costly repairs.

Leaking toilet as viewed from the basement. Leak Leaking toilet as viewed from the basement. Leak was detected from upstairs through the marble floor was detected from upstairs through the marble floor

using GE moisture meter. using GE moisture meter.

Shingles have reached the end of their life Shingles have reached the end of their life cycle. This roof had 5 layers of shingles on cycle. This roof had 5 layers of shingles on

them! them!

Open electrical junctions pose a serious safety hazard Open electrical junctions pose a serious safety hazard and believe it or not, are fairly common. There must and believe it or not, are fairly common. There must

be a lot of DIY's in the world! be a lot of DIY's in the world!