Bill Kibbel Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Might wanna mention the reflection is from a window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Edit. The vinyl siding on the northwest side of the home is deformed in a diagonal pattern that looks like the same pattern known to occur as a result of thermal distortion caused by the reflection of radiant heat. This usually is caused by, but not limited to the reflection of sunlight from a nearby window. Because of the weather conditions at time of the inspection, I was unable to confirm this as the cause or determine the exact point of the source. For more information on this go to....... Then, go kick your neighbor's ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Edit. The vinyl siding on the northwest side of the home is deformed in a diagonal pattern that looks like the same pattern known to occur as a result of thermal distortion caused by the reflection of radiant heat. This usually is caused by, but not limited to the reflection of sunlight from a nearby window. Because of the weather conditions at time of the inspection, I was unable to confirm this as the cause or determine the exact point of the source. For more information on this go to....... Then, go kick your neighbor's ass. Sunlight is reflecting off of your neighbor's window & causing your siding to melt. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Edit. The vinyl siding on the northwest side of the home is deformed in a diagonal pattern that looks like the same pattern known to occur as a result of thermal distortion caused by the reflection of radiant heat. This usually is caused by, but not limited to the reflection of sunlight from a nearby window. Because of the weather conditions at time of the inspection, I was unable to confirm this as the cause or determine the exact point of the source. For more information on this go to....... Then, go kick your neighbor's ass. Sunlight is reflecting off of your neighbor's window & causing your siding to melt. - Jim Katen, Oregon The buyer was told it was the likely cause. I can't write it. I didn't see it happening and I can't prove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indie Inspector Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 The problem with something like this is, do you suggest "repair", probably not, what's the point unless you recommend "planting a tree". I like that one. There's not much point in "monitor". Looking at it wont help. I've created my own comment for times like these "be aware". In other words "I don't know what the h___ to do about it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 I'm with Jim but I'd add a suggestion on how to learn more about it, rather than leave the reader hanging with a question on their mind. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 I'm with Jim but I'd add a suggestion on how to learn more about it, rather than leave the reader hanging with a question on their mind. Marc You mean like where it says this? For more information on this go to....... You're with Jim about what, Marc? Did you you read my original question or anything else? Jim had pictures of it happening in real time. I had a wet ass and nothing to provide as evidence of what I know damn well was going on, but can't prove if the shit were to hit the fan. Understand now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 I'm with Jim but I'd add a suggestion on how to learn more about it, rather than leave the reader hanging with a question on their mind. Marc You mean like where it says this? For more information on this go to....... Yep. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie R Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 I took this photo this summer on a new-construction (Baltimore County, Md) inspection. This was early in the morning and the home I was inspecting had windows reflecting on the home next door. The temperature of the siding in the shade was 70 degrees, in the center of the "stars" it was 160. The construction super said they had had similar problems on several other homes and had switched out the offending windows, but in one case the homeowner refused. The damaged home owner took them to court and the super said the judge ruled that the contractor was obligated to offer to replace the windows, but if the owner of the home doing the damage refused, then that home owner was liable for damage to the other home. Yes, I wrote "be aware that - - " Click to Enlarge 53.32 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 You're with Jim about what, Marc? Did you you read my original question or anything else? Jim had pictures of it happening in real time. I had a wet ass and nothing to provide as evidence of what I know damn well was going on, but can't prove if the shit were to hit the fan. Understand now? About this: Sunlight is reflecting off of your neighbor's window & causing your siding to melt. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 You're with Jim about what, Marc? Did you you read my original question or anything else? Jim had pictures of it happening in real time. I had a wet ass and nothing to provide as evidence of what I know damn well was going on, but can't prove if the shit were to hit the fan. Understand now? About this: Sunlight is reflecting off of your neighbor's window & causing your siding to melt. Marc I agree too, Marc. That is, if I could prove it. Good job. You're up to 1261 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 I took this photo this summer on a new-construction (Baltimore County, Md) inspection. This was early in the morning and the home I was inspecting had windows reflecting on the home next door. The temperature of the siding in the shade was 70 degrees, in the center of the "stars" it was 160. The construction super said they had had similar problems on several other homes and had switched out the offending windows, but in one case the homeowner refused. The damaged home owner took them to court and the super said the judge ruled that the contractor was obligated to offer to replace the windows, but if the owner of the home doing the damage refused, then that home owner was liable for damage to the other home. Yes, I wrote "be aware that - - " Click to Enlarge 53.32 KB Have you a link to the court case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie R Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Sorry Philip, but no, I was just relaying what the construction super stated. Happened here in Maryland so let me dig around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark parlee Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Here is a report I did on a consultation for this; maybe it is of some use in defining the problem. This did go to arbitration but no fault was found with the builder of the home that was experiencing problems. The grass apparently get heat lines in it in the summer; i have not witnessed this first hand. Download Attachment: Rihmnd -3.7mb .pdf 1759.29 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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