Common Defects

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)