Home Inspection Blog

Roof penetration with a proper vent boot. During a recent home inspection in Decatur, Gresham Park neighborhood, I came across this exact issue. Take a look at the photo below: Missing vent boot for penetration. This will allow water into the attic. What Is a Missing Vent Boot? A missing vent boot is a not so common issue found during professional home inspections. In plain terms, it occurs when someone installs a roof penetration without a vent boot. What Causes a Roof Vent