Inspecting Roof 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 roof shingles.

You will also want to check your attic for signs of leaks or water damage. Flashings are the metal pieces in a roof that cover interruptions in the roof plane such. Asphalt roofing materials have a granular surface much like fine gravel. Cracked and worn rubber boots around vent pipes.

Identify area for water damage. If your roof has. Signs of missing caulk to seal 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.

Cracked caulk or rust spots on flashing. Easy steps to inspecting your roof 1. During the exterior inspection the home inspector should inspect the condition of the wood shingle and shake roof for the following. As the asphalt ages it becomes brittle and.

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. Steps to take include. Loose or missing shingles. Rusty or corroded metal flashing.

Blistered curled or split shingles. Let s look at what needs to be done. Ok that s technically not part of your roof but since. Missing or broken shingles.

Loose or exposed nails. This series covers roof framing roofing materials the attic and the conditions that affect the roofing materials and components including wind and hail. Keep an eye out. In dry weather shingles should not be butted tight against each other and certainly not tight.

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. Check flashings on the roof. Identify areas with moss algae and piles of leaves these areas are notorious for. Walk around your home s exterior inspecting the roof from the ground for signs of damage sagging and.

Wood shakes and shingles part 5. When the wood roof is not. Here s a roofing inspection checklist. Broken or loose shingles at the ridge and hip lines.

But by inspecting your roof regularly you can spot changes and potential problems.