Typical Defects During A Roof Inspection
Antennas – Mostly the attachment points- Solar panels – Leaks and roofing penetrations
- Flashings – walls, roof, skylights and valleys
- Worn material
- Modified structures – conventional and trusses
- Broken structural members – including deteriorated gusset plates
- Deteriorated FRT Plywood
- Improper pitch/slope for the roofing material used
- Missing shingles or other roofing components
- Chimney deterioration – interior of the flue and/or exterior components
- Improper chimney height
- No attic access – Reporting issue
- Ponding water – judgement call
- Sag in roof line or walls pushing out
- Unacceptable amounts of deflection or bounce when walked on
- More than 2 layers of shingles present (3 layers allowed in some
areas)
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