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Gutters and Downspouts

All gutters need to be kept clean. They should slope uniformly, without sags, to downspouts.

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Low-Slope Roof Coverings

A roof that is nearly level or slightly sloped is called a low-slope roof. No roof should be actually level and flat. It must have at least

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Reporting Upon the Roof Covering Materials

Home inspectors should report on the "roof-covering" or the "roof-covering materials" that were observed during the home inspection.

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Underlayment

There should be underlayment installed on most roofs that I inspect.

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Roof Slope

The performance of all roof coverings is based in part on the slope of the roof surface.

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Sloped Roof-Covering Materials

One of the most common types of sloped-roof covering in the United States and Canada is asphalt shingles.

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Infrared Thermography

An infrared camera can be used by a home inspector to detect areas of moisture at roof structures and active roof leaks.

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Wind & Hail Damage

Hail and wind can cause significant damage to a roof, particularly an asphalt shingle roof.

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Any Roof Can Leak

A home inspector must inspect the roof because any roof can leak, and it's required by the Standards of Practice.

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Roof Inspections Are Dangerous

Home inspectors are required to inspect the roof covering materials from the ground level or the roof eaves.

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Standards of Practice: Roof

According to the InterNACHI® Home Inspection Standards of Practice, the home inspector shall inspect from the ground level or the eaves.

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The Inspection Report

The home inspection report describes and identifies the inspected systems and components of the house, and identifies the material defects.

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