Roof Systems
The roof of a home is one of the most common areas for water
penetration to occur. America's Home Inspections will
identify the different signs and degree of roof failure.
From flashings to life expectancies, it's all included.
Method of Inspection
There are several methods of
inspecting a roof. Typically, it is walked on, checked from a
window from above, by a ladder at the eave, or from the ground
with binoculars. If at all possible, the roof should be walked
on, unless it would damage the material, such as older slate,
or it would be unsafe or dangerous to the inspector. As a
minimum, a ladder should be placed at the eaves, and the
evaluation performed from that location. Windows from above
provide an excellent opportunity to evaluate as much of the
roof as possible from that location. The last resort is
inspecting it from the ground with binoculars.
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