Mastering Roof Inspections: Asphalt Composition Shingles, Part 34
Granule loss in a natural path of travel on the roof is usually caused by scuffing from foot traffic. Look for damage to the shingle butts. At high points, they may be the part of the shingles showing the most wear. These bedroom doors open onto a flat roof. The pitched roof to the right is where the children of the family like to play.
InterNACHI's Estimated Life Expectancy Chart for Florida Homes
While many components and systems in homes located in Florida and the surrounding area have service life expectancies that are comparable to those anywhere else in the U.S., those items that are regularly exposed to saltwater, wind, sun and heat are particularly vulnerable to premature failure compared to items installed in homes located elsewhere.
roof you’re inspecting has qualified for any of these ratings unless documentation is provided. Testing procedures are not specific to each roof-covering material. The different types of roof-covering materials all undergo the same tests. Ł Wind Shakes and shingles may be UL-certified to resist winds of up to 245 mph and 173 mph, respectively.
Flat Roof Junction with Pitched Roof - Inspection Gallery
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Flat Roof Defects - Inspection Gallery - InterNACHI
Flat Roof Defects: Flat roof defects. InterNACHI® is a registered trademark of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
InterNACHI Home Inspection Narrative Samples
Roof color: Darker roofs absorb more heat which shortens roof lifespan. Elevation: Homes at higher elevations are exposed to more ultra violet (UV) light, which shortens roof lifespan. Roof structure ventilation: Poor ventilation shortens roof lifespans. Quality of maintenance
Roofing > Flat - Inspection Gallery - InterNACHI
Flat Roof Junction with Pitched Roof Fully-Adhered vs. Mechanically-Attached Low-Slope Roof Drainage Systems: Interior Drain with Inverted Pyramid Slope
Wood Shake and Shingle Roof | The House of Horrors - InterNACHI
Mention in the report whether you saw any sign of roof leakage. Weather-caused cracks will eventually develop into splits. Splits that occur less than 1.5” from a joint should be replaced. The typical rule of thumb is that when 30% or more of shakes on the roof are split, it’s time to …
Pool Inspection Guide | The House of Horrors - InterNACHI
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InterNACHI's Standard Estimated Life Expectancy Chart for Homes
Consumers, inspectors, and professionals advising their clients should note that these life expectancies have been determined through research and testing based on regular recommended maintenance and conditions of normal wear and tear, and not extreme weather or other conditions, neglect, over-use or abuse.