Inspecting Roof Shingles

Loose or missing shingles.

Inspecting roof shingles. As the asphalt ages it becomes brittle and. This series covers roof framing roofing materials the attic and the conditions that affect the roofing materials and components including wind and hail. Cracked caulk or rust spots on flashing. Identify areas with moss algae and piles of leaves these areas are notorious for.

Easy steps to inspecting your roof 1. Let s look at what needs to be done. During the exterior inspection the home inspector should inspect the condition of the wood shingle and shake roof for the following. Keep an eye out.

Missing or damaged chimney cap. Missing or broken shingles. Asphalt composition shingles part 24 by kenton shepard and nick gromicko cmi the purpose of the series mastering roof inspections is to teach home inspectors as well as insurance and roofing professionals how to recognize proper and improper conditions while inspecting steep slope residential roofs. Inspecting your roof from the outside look for missing shingles or shakes look for damaged shingles look for curling cupping discoloration or dampness rust and wear around the vents.

Here s a roofing inspection checklist. Flashings are the metal pieces in a roof that cover interruptions in the roof plane such. Cracked and worn rubber boots around vent pipes. Ok that s technically not part of your roof but since.

If your roof has. Shingles that are buckling curling or blistering. Improperly seated nails that popped. The purpose of the series mastering roof inspections is to teach home inspectors as well as insurance and roofing professionals how to recognize proper and improper conditions while inspecting steep slope residential roofs.

When the wood roof is not. You will also want to check your attic for signs of leaks or water damage. In dry weather shingles should not be butted tight against each other and certainly not tight. But by inspecting your roof regularly you can spot changes and potential problems.

Asphalt roofing materials have a granular surface much like fine gravel. Steps to take include. Broken or loose shingles at the ridge and hip lines. Look for shingles that are missing or loose or show signs of heavy wear or degradation bald spots granule loss or severe curling as these are considered weak points where water can penetrate and cause leaks.

Walk around your home s exterior inspecting the roof from the ground for signs of damage sagging and. Blistered curled or split shingles. Rusty or corroded metal flashing. Loose or exposed nails.

Check flashings on the roof.