This is an excerpt from one of the reports given to us by one of the roofing contractors who inspected our buildings (in 2003):
"We inspected the roofing on all the buildings at the subject property and are submitting following report with recommendations. Various issues of concern that we observed are as follows:
1. Delaminated plywood substrate.
2. Rotten siding and fascia boards.
3. Staples and fasteners protruding up through the shingles.
4. Wind damage repairs.
5. Dryer vent problems.
We observed a number of locations where the dryer vent ductwork has become disconnected from the discharge vent. This allows the warm moist air to enter the attic space. This is a probable cause for much of the serious plywood de-lamination in the buildings. There many areas where the siding between roof levels is extended too far down and is in contact with the composition roofing. This allows water to wick up into the siding causing de-lamination and dry rot to occur. There are also many areas where the composition shingles do not overhang the fascia board, which can cause premature deterioration of these areas between the two roofs levels."
