Home Inspection Flashcard #133

Attic

What's Your Call?

The defect shown in this photo is____.

a. Chimney vent chase requires an insulation dam.

b. The vent is not installed within 3 degrees of vertical.

c. Inadequate firestop where the combustion vent penetrates the attic floor.

d. A truss bottom chord has been cut and framing added to provide nail backing for the chimney vent metal flange.

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