Two years ago today, I got my second featured post when I asked the simple question: “Why is there a BARGE on my roof?” Two years later, this post is still a pretty decent post----even if it isn’t as “pretty” as the ones I do now. As a sequel to that post I thought I would share something I saw at an inspection the other day. It not only shows how nicely the barge rafter end can be shingled to protect it, but shows how even the small amount of water that would otherwise run off the end----bypassing the gutter----was re-directed into the gutter by the installation of a simple little metal diverter. Pretty cool----no? Charles Buell
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Charles, I would say, yes, pretty cool!
Hi Janice----looks like I didn't put enough "sex" in the title to get very many people interested in this "sexy" little diverter:)
Mr Charles,
I am so blown away by that that it blew me right out of my seat.
Nutsy
Nutsy, squirrel flavor ice cream is not going to make it----sorry
That was pretty awesome shenanigans on the roof top. Nutsy is making me hungry!
Charlie,
At least Lizette has good taste and common sense.
Instead of a kick-out flashing, that is a kick-in flashing!
lizette, are you saying you might like "Squirrel-flavor" ice cream?
Steve, we are anxiously awaiting confirmation on that.
Jay, don't actual "kick-out" flashings all "kick in?" :) So why aren't they called "kick-in" flashings?
If you are going to do something, do it right. And they did!
If only more builders would take the time :)
Josh Sanders
Founder, Shiloh Street
Hey, I like the very shortness of this blog! It got to the point, made it and exited! That is cool!
Troy, it was amazing to see this detail
Josh, probably only added a few minutes to the total project
Barbara----tomorrow's is a little more long winded:)
That is very creative and timely for me. I sold a house recently that will close next week. None of the barge rafter ends were protected at all in this five year old house. With your permission, I'll forward the picture to my client and share the lesson in taking care of the details.
Glenn---great----that is what I am here for :)
A rare Kudos from me to the builder. You gotta give credit where credit is due...
I have to admit that is a thing of beauty. It's the details that make a good job great. Yep... pretty cool.
Mike, yes sometimes we just have to suck it up and give them credit:)
Jim, I could not believe it when I saw it.
Now that just gives me the warm fuzzies.
Don't it though?
Hello Charles - It's good to see that some builders do care! Have a great day.
Andy, I think many do----we just get to focus on the defects more.
Those little things are a result of pride in workmanship. I'd be willing to bet the contractor who installed that application has been in business for years.
Vince---30 plus years actually:)