February 2010 What's This
This is what roofers call "Ice & Water Shield" and it comes in many
formats however Grace is one of the more popular brands. This
protective membrane should extend a minimum of 24" beyond the
inside face of the exterior wall line of a building and should
extend from the eave above the highest expected ice dam. Check
local codes and regulations as they may vary. In the picture
on the right, the client wanted three rows of membrane instead of
one. On roofs with alot of valleys or complicated roof
designs, the ice & water shield should be installed on the whole
roof instead of tar paper.
November 2009 What's This
This is an old service wire for an electrical entrance where the
'Hydro' wire from the street is connected to the wire entering the
house. In modern installations, these connections are crimped
together and have a protective sleeve so there is no exposed wires.