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Gutters and Downspouts

All gutters need to be kept clean. They should slope uniformly, without sags, to downspouts.

Low-Slope Roof Coverings

A roof that is nearly level or slightly sloped is called a low-slope roof. No roof should be actually level and flat. It must have at least

Reporting Upon the Roof Covering Materials

Home inspectors should report on the "roof-covering" or the "roof-covering materials" that were observed during the home inspection.

Underlayment

There should be underlayment installed on most roofs that I inspect.

Roof Slope

The performance of all roof coverings is based in part on the slope of the roof surface.

Sloped Roof-Covering Materials

One of the most common types of sloped-roof covering in the United States and Canada is asphalt shingles.

Infrared Thermography

An infrared camera can be used by a home inspector to detect areas of moisture at roof structures and active roof leaks.

Wind & Hail Damage

Hail and wind can cause significant damage to a roof, particularly an asphalt shingle roof.

Any Roof Can Leak

A home inspector must inspect the roof because any roof can leak, and it's required by the Standards of Practice.

Roof Inspections Are Dangerous

Home inspectors are required to inspect the roof covering materials from the ground level or the roof eaves.

Standards of Practice: Roof

According to the InterNACHI® Home Inspection Standards of Practice, the home inspector shall inspect from the ground level or the eaves.

The Inspection Report

The home inspection report describes and identifies the inspected systems and components of the house, and identifies the material defects.

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