good bones..........

 while out working on this rental i have yet to come across an attic access. i might need this for if future problems arise i need to be able to get into the attic(leaks, etc). this house has drop down ceiling to hid the duct work, but after some searching i still could not find an access i know there is one somewhere but i guess ill have to make my own. so i pick an ideal spot and cut into the attic.
  

as i cut through i am covered in a 100years of dust and soot(from the three chimneys on this house). as i peer into the attic i see a humongous space. check out the old school wiring still left in place(no longer active though, phew). as i look around im am pleasantly surprised with how good the bones are on this old home built in the 1900's. the roofing deck looks to be newer and in good shape with no major damage.

check out this log in position supporting  the roof, i bet that's not up to current codes. they just don't make them like they used too.