You are right to be concerned.
How to access attic with no access.
The good thing about an attic is you can inspect roof leaks and correct insulation flaws.
Look for signs of leaks on the exteriors of your home.
A critical part of the property is not accessible so do not go forward with the transaction until it is.
You first have to locate your attic crawl hole or attic door then you have to fi.
They live in a townhome with no attic or basement or crawlspace of any kind.
In cases like this the best way to see if you have a leaky roof is by heading up to your roof and.
Insulating a home with no attic access hi itchy we have absolutely no insulation in our attic and would like to remedy the problem.
If there really is no attic access you should ask the seller to install an opening as part of the requirement in all real estate sales contracts that access be provided for the buyer to the property for inspection.
My parents own a home about 40 years old and there is black mold coming from the a c ducts.
Be aware that if you decide to add an attic access hatch or fold down ladder it should be lockable.
Part of the unit is inside and part is on the roof.
Obviously this means a lot of ripping and tearing etc.
Otherwise you have provided easy access for theft through the attic access openings of any adjacent units.
That s it plain and simple.
The problem is there is only a small opening into the attic and i don t think an adult could maneuver once they got into the attic.
With no access there s no way to gain these advantages.
The minnesota state building code section r807 1 says an attic access opening shall be provided to attic areas that exceed 30 square feet and have a vertical height of 30 inches or greater.
Even if you find a way to insulate the flat ceiling you have all of the disadvantages of an attic with none of the advantages.
Inspect the walls outside.
My concern would be if we needed access to the attic we would have to cut into the ceiling somewhere in the home to gain access.
They have been told that they need to replace all the ducts.
Focus on the siding and step flashing.