Inspecting Roof Shingles

During the exterior inspection the home inspector should inspect the condition of the wood shingle and shake roof for the following.

Inspecting roof shingles.

Ok that s technically not part of your roof but since. In dry weather shingles should not be butted tight against each other and certainly not tight. Walk around your home s exterior inspecting the roof from the ground for signs of damage sagging and. Keep an eye out.

Loose or exposed nails. Shingles that are buckling curling or blistering. When the wood roof is not. Cracked caulk or rust spots on flashing.

Missing or damaged chimney cap. Missing or broken shingles. This series covers roof framing roofing materials the attic and the conditions that affect the roofing materials and components including wind and hail. Steps to take include.

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. Identify areas with moss algae and piles of leaves these areas are notorious for. 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. Signs of missing caulk to seal flashing.

Rusty or corroded metal flashing. 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. Loose or missing shingles. Check flashings on the roof.

Let s look at what needs to be done. Broken or loose shingles at the ridge and hip lines. Easy steps to inspecting your roof 1. You will also want to check your attic for signs of leaks or water damage.

Here s a roofing inspection checklist. As the asphalt ages it becomes brittle and. Wood shakes and shingles part 5. Flashings are the metal pieces in a roof that cover interruptions in the roof plane such.

But by inspecting your roof regularly you can spot changes and potential problems. Blistered curled or split shingles. Cracked and worn rubber boots around vent pipes. 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.

Identify area for water damage.