1 attics that are small less than 30 square feet of area or under a low slope roof that does not have a minimum of 30 inches of clear opening height between the top and bottom structural members are not required to have an attic hatch by the building code.
House with no attic access.
Leaks rodent damage etc.
But if you don t have any access to your attic it would be a pain to do so.
A critical part of the property is not accessible so do not go forward with the transaction until it is.
All they can say is no.
Here s our list of five possible reasons why you cannot find an attic access in the house.
If there is a problem with the roof it.
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There is access to the eaves but nothing up to the roof itself.
There s a third way which is much easier but looks much worse which is to use these thin metal tracks that mount to the wall and run wires through that.
August 31 2020 by zamira leave a comment.
If there really is no attic access you should ask the seller to install an opening as part of the requirement in all real estate sales contracts that access be provided for the buyer to the property for inspection.
So im possibly buying a house.
Do you want to know how to find a roof leak with or without attic access.
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Way 1 is the only way to do it if you don t have basement or attic access.
It would be easier if you have an attic that allows you to take a closer look at the area under your roof and see possible entry points of water.
Occasionally especially in ranch homes the attached garage might have a door on the upper common wall with the house leading to the attic space.
It s a risk since you can t check the sheathing so a thorough inspection of the outside on the roof for spongy spots and inspection on all flashing and boots around roof penetrations is key as well as looking carefully at all the upper floor ceilings for signs of leaks or recent paint jobs.
A nice little cape.
I noticed there is no attic access.
I have no attic access it s pretty common with cathedral ceilings and or low sloped roofs.
You are the one buying the house and unable to see the attic what if later you find some kind of issue you weren t expecting.
House with no access to attic.