Recent content by HomeInspector

Part of me fears that Pex will have the same fate as aluminum wiring. Made sense at the time, but whoops! To answer your question though, it will not reduce water pressure.

Hard to tell from the photo, but I don't see a reason why it needs rebuilt. Re-pointed, certainly. New chimney cap, one that isn't made of mortar and actually hangs over the sides of the chimney, and a rain cap? Definitely. And the flashing is poorly done, as you are aware since it leaks...