The rake is the edge of the gable roof that runs parallel to.
Outside of the house the roof frand has hole.
But the downside of an old home is maintenance.
I like the style.
The gable end the house wall on a conventional simple gable roof such as shown in our sketch is the triangular end wall arrows 17 22 23 and 31 see roof ventilation specifications definition of the rake area of the roof or ends of the roof itself may overhang the gable end wall.
When it comes to the structural integrity of the roof on any given house roof algae and mold are two of the biggest enemies.
This beautiful old house was built in 1885.
It s just a good location.
Other serious threats to a rooftop include moss and mildew the growth of which can persist when homeowners fail to address the problem.
Where the scrap wood hit the understructure of the roof we drilled a hole straight through to the outside.
It is occuring on first floor only same area in front as in back.
I e not entire house.
Let s break down the issues posed by algae mold moss and mildew.
Birds and squirrels and other rodents also like to make holes in fascia to get into attic spaces.
We have a problem with our siding on front and back of our 2 story home.
Standard practice is to drive a nail through but my friend was heart set on using a drill.
The purpose of this drain trap is to hold standing water which seals the drain system and prevents sewer gases from.
Gravity takes its toll on soffit panels causing them to sag over time.
You know in our weather the heat.
Gaps in soffits and fascia are also favorite points of entry for insects particularly wasps who like to build nests in the rafter bays.
And for the past 11 years hays holmes has called it home.
Down the attic ladder we went climbing up the roof ladder to find our drill bit like little kids hunting for easter eggs.
I do love the old house the details the woodwork the floors everything is wonderful in that way.
2 it could be a vent tiles or where extraction fan goes through the roof.
Immediately beneath a sink bathtub or other plumbing fixture the fixture drain opening leads to a curved segment of pipe known as the p trap which is normally a 1 1 4 to 2 inch diameter segment of pipe with a sharp curved bend in it shaped like the letter p.
Generally you need some ventilation in the roof it takes care of condensation.
Inside your home usually in the attic the eave is the angle where the roof meets the outside wall a good place for insulation as long as it doesn.