This is more rain than Ivan dumped on us

SoWal Insider

Sep 21, '09 · 5:30 PM2,010

Ivan got here and hovered, but this is more rain in a shorter period. And, we have a ways to go......a total of 15" + expected here.

I live two blocks from Peachtree Creek and we are on such a high water table, I am flooded.....I am also a higher elevation than most. Farm Chic put the wellies on this morning and went to work extracting the water.

My foundation wall is a rather interesting waterfall......so, the positive news is that I see where the water is coming in as it usually takes the path of least resistance, baffling us for quite a while.

My heart goes out to those who have lost their homes and those without power. Please be safe! :wub:

I was taking a break and going to yoga, but can't get there. Will get the the wellies back on and am hoping this much water didn't damage my furnace! I just want a massage and a pedicure at this point. <sigh>

Edited Sep 21, '09 · 5:31 PM

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SoWal InsiderAuthor

Oct 7, '09 · 3:36 PM#27

How old is your roof? Asphalt Shingle usually only lasts 15-20 years. Is the leak near any plumbing, often the seals on roof vents will wear out and it's just rain water running through the cracks.

There is some kinda' vent right there. Come on up and we'll check it out together. I don't get on the roof without lipstick on, however.

I've owned the house 12 years. Nine mos. after I bought it, tree took out the back of the house and all of that part is approx. 11 yrs. old. Something tells me it has to do with this area and a loose shingle??

I don't want to put any kind of strange energy out there because I've had enough of that lately, but I'd rather replace a furnace than buy a new roof for this house.