Do you see a problem?

Specific Inspection Topics Roofing Inspections
1

Hello! I’m curious about your thoughts regarding this picture taken on a newer roof and how you would write it up, if at all.

Thanks for your insight!

RIMG7083
RIMG70831920×1080 409 KB

2

What does the roof framing look like in the attic?

1 Like
3

Hi Randy. Unfortunately, this attic was inaccessible.

4

1 the valley is on the wrong side.
2. rake overhang seems to be sagging in the middle.
3. bottom course in the valley need to be interlaced, not cut.

other then that looks good.

1 Like
5

Does the angle of the sun make that one section look worse or does the entire roof look like that?

3 Likes
6

Thanks for your thoughts William!

7

This is the only part of the roof that appeared odd.

8

How did you inspect the roof?

Do you have any pictures from other angles?

1 Like
9

Looks like a framing/sheathing problem causing some adhesion issues.
image

Plus everything @wjones18 said. You have now have plenty of ammo to elevate it.

1 Like
10

Sheathing too thin.

2 Likes
11

Forgotten nails in the sheathing butt joint.

1 Like
12

Musta’ been fastened with silicone!! :wink:

2 Likes
13

Hi Tony, I walked the roof. Unfortunately, I don’t have other angles of this particular area.

14

Thanks Brian!

15

Thanks Robert!

1 Like
16

Thanks Scott!

1 Like
17

This could be almost anything. Outriggers could be loose or sagging or never nailed. Plywood could be turned the wrong direction. Joists missing or loose or or or …

1 Like
18

Could be ventilation issue

1 Like
19

Roof deck sheathing sagging between trusses reasons.
Poor truss alignment.
Truss Span exceed rating.
Panel installation.
Missing H-clips.
Poor inadequate attic/roof deck ventilation.
Saturation.

1 Like
20

The lawn looks as though it’s being watered unevenly :slight_smile:

It’s funny where everyone’s eye goes first. The first thing I saw was the lump just uphill (towards the top of the picture) from the valley. I thought it was the upper edge of the metal valley flashing… except it’s a cut valley with no metal (unless it’s underneath?). I think sunlight being cast on the roof is making things look a lot worse but it’s really tough to say without being there and/or with more pictures. A single picture and an open-ended question to a group of home inspectors will rarely get a consensus opinion.

1 Like