inspecting roofs. we don’t walk roofs! inspect & report roof coverings and type roof...
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Inspect & Report Roof coverings and type Roof drainage system (gutters) Flashing Skylights, chimneys & roof penetrations
General Roof Reporting Identify:
Type & approximate age (ask homeowner) Number of layers
Condition: Satisfactory = roof covering will last over 5 yrs Marginal = less than 5 yrs life remaining Poor = replace soon (major repairs required)
Roofing Materials: Natural enemies Sun – expansion contraction breaks down material
Rain – erosion of materials
Wind – lifts shingles
Trees-scrape and deposit sap
Moss – collects water & promotes rotting
Snow/Ice-causes uplift of roofing materials
Time-age and wear & tear
Roofing Materials: Life expectancy
Asphalt Shingles 15-20 yr Roll Roofing 10 yr Wood Shingles 10-40+ yr Clay Tile 20+ yr Slate 30-100+ yr Asbestos Cement Shingles 30-75 yr
Reporting on roof covering
Report: Condition of roofing material Condition of ridges, valleys & interfaces Loose or missing components Signs of water penetration Repaired areas