Porch Problem

We didn't realize it immediately after, but following Hurricane Sandy, we noticed we had an issue with the ceiling of the front porch.

It started warping... So much so, that a bird was able to make a nest in the space!

And then the crown molding started popping...

Obviously, not good.

Mike took a couple of boards down to take a look.








We discovered that there are a lot of holes & cracks letting cold air through the siding of the house (you can see a couple in the photo-->).








We left it open for a few rains, just to make sure there weren't any leaks.

Mike got up there with some foam insulation and filled in those holes and cracks.

No wonder I could feel a draft over by my corner cabinet!





After nailing the boards back into place, and repairing the crown molding, it's looking good as new!