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Ice damming an what can happen down under 13 years 8 months ago #39252

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Hi gang!
This house has some ice damming problems and when in the attic, the valley beam on both dormers look similar--deteriorated. Give me your thoughts please. Also, the chimney isn't quite straight. This home is Circa 1893.

"recommend further inspection by a qualified structural engineer"?

Greg

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Re: Ice damming an what can happen down under 13 years 8 months ago #39258

David Macy Offline Platinum Member Posts: 1436 Thank you received: 0	I would be OK with the chimney as it is allowed to be corbelled. Ice dams pretty common on that age of house. Recommend ventilation/insulation. The third pic is concerning and I would recommend evaluation like you stated. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Ice damming an what can happen down under 13 years 8 months ago #39260

Gregory Scheer Topic Author Offline Elite Member Posts: 162 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Dave. Sometimes the most obvious things require a sanity check. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Ice damming an what can happen down under 13 years 8 months ago #39263

David Macy Offline Platinum Member Posts: 1436 Thank you received: 0	What is the pipe in the third pic? That framing does not look good, looks like it sheared apart. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Ice damming an what can happen down under 13 years 8 months ago #39266

Gregory Scheer Topic Author Offline Elite Member Posts: 162 Thank you received: 0	Correct. It's the valley beam beneath the ice dam. I believe over a period of years without attention, the water has infiltrated the decking and rotted out the beam at the end. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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