Oct 28, 20222 minRoof SlopeThe performance of all roof coverings is based in part on the slope of the roof surface.
Oct 27, 20221 minSloped Roof-Covering MaterialsOne of the most common types of sloped-roof covering in the United States and Canada is asphalt shingles.
Oct 21, 20221 minInfrared ThermographyAn infrared camera can be used by a home inspector to detect areas of moisture at roof structures and active roof leaks.
Oct 18, 20221 minWind & Hail DamageHail and wind can cause significant damage to a roof, particularly an asphalt shingle roof.
Oct 14, 20221 minAny Roof Can LeakA home inspector must inspect the roof because any roof can leak, and it's required by the Standards of Practice.
Oct 14, 20221 minRoof Inspections Are DangerousHome inspectors are required to inspect the roof covering materials from the ground level or the roof eaves.
Oct 10, 20221 minStandards of Practice: RoofAccording to the InterNACHI® Home Inspection Standards of Practice, the home inspector shall inspect from the ground level or the eaves.
Oct 9, 20221 minThe Inspection ReportThe home inspection report describes and identifies the inspected systems and components of the house, and identifies the material defects.
Oct 8, 20221 minMaterial DefectThe inspection image is of an attached deck and stairway that is about to collapse.
Oct 7, 20221 minNot Every ProblemA homeowner may later find problems in their house that were not identified in the home inspection report. That’s because a home...
Oct 6, 20221 minFuture EventsThe inspection is based on observations made on the date of the inspection, not future events, like a roof leak.