In this image here i am inspecting the roof system. The gutters are part of the roof system and in this property their is no gutter system installed. Recommendation is to install gutter system to protect the foundation system from water penetration.
The article i chose was the roof and drainage system. On this article it informs you about the importance of a proper drainage system in a home. The one thing im going to point out is the gutter sysytem. It is very important to know the exact size of gutters and downspouts needed depending on the pitch of the roof system. I recommend having a professional educate you on it.
In the attached photo you can see the chimney and a section of the gable roof system. The chimney is showing signs of spalling on the brick, however the flashing does appear to be in good condition. The gable roof system is in good condition showing very few signs of wear.
The essay I choose was Inspecting Aluminum Wiring. This wiring was largely used in the 1970’s due to rising cost of copper. Due to weak connections this wiring can be a fire hazard and should be evaluated by a certified electrician. There are also a variety of methods to mitigate for safety concerns including copalum crimps.
In this picture is providing a chimney flashing protecting the roof at the seam where the chimney meets the roof. Also shows recent re-pointing of the chimney and cap. Material used noted by the greenish coloring would be copper flashing.
I have learned about different roof styles, and roofing materials . How to identify different materials and what to look for as an inspector. The 10 steps you should take when inspecting roofs. Most critical differences in materials under different slope and pitch as opposed to flat roofs.
This is a three tab architectural shingle. The rake trim appears to have drip edging built in, but this would need closer inspection. The shirt flashing at the dormer has come loose and its fasteners are exposed. This is a potential water intrusion point. The shingles are beginning to not lay flat; giving some indication of the age of the roof.
As it pertains to chimney height, I learned that a chimney must be at least 3 foot tall, but must also be at least 2 foot taller than a roof 10 foot away. I used to believe the chimney height had to be taller than the peak of the roof, but this is not true.
I chose to look at the picture of chimney flashing done properly. Rarely in my area do I see all of the flashing areas on a chimney correct. Whether it’s rusted out flashing, flashing not inset into the mortar or openings between the counter flashing and step flashing were moisture can enter.
I chose to take a picture of a low-slope roof with improper pitch. The water can be seen puddling or ponding on the surface about 1 inch deep. This water should be averted to a drain or Scupper to prevent roof leaks and or excessive wear and damage.
Upon inspection of the roof it is noticed that the roof does have the proper ridge vents installed, the drip edge is present, there is flashing in the appropriate areas at all roof transition locations. The shingles are cut to the proper length at the roof edges and where the shingles enter the gutter. The gutter does seem to be installed properly and does not seem to have an excess of stone from the shingles or other debris in them.
A roof inspector is not required to walk on any roof of any type. The roofing can be inspected from a ladder or by using one of various other methods such as using a long pole with a camera or a drone with a camera to take pictures or video to be used for the roofing inspection.
During a fireplace inspection, it is very important to take the time to inspect inside the fire chamber / insert to properly view the componets and ensure they are in working conditions. One key item is the operation of the damper door and that a safety damper clip is installed.
While inspecting a cement tile roof, I noted a section where the tiles were dettached and or loose along the Dormer section of the hip and valley roof style. Although their was a large flashing underneath their was large amount of debris built up in the corner up into the drip edges. I recommended further evaluation by a roofing contractor.
Pictured is a concrete shingle roof, on a small house in south central Denver. It appears to be in good shape, and has no visible defects, in installation, flashing, or drainage.
The roof structure itself will need to be inspected for retrofitting, if possible.
I studied the image of “Hail damage to asphalt shingles”, and I learned the difference between a “Bruised shingle” and a “Trough Fractured shingle”.
The difference is fairly easy to observe, and is something that I will encounter in my career as a home inspector quite frequently, since hailstorm are common in my area, and happen regularly.
Noted evidence of active leaking in the north end of the attic. This appears to be caused by exposed nails left in the roofing material. Active moisture was found inside the attic at this location, and a thermal scan indicated moisture above the garage at the same location.
“Cool Roofs” or “Reflective Roofs” are a special type of roofing material that are designed to reflect the sun’s light and heat in order to keep the building’s interior cool. This is usually achieved by a light and shiny coating, or a cool single-ply membrane, but there is also an asphalt the uses dark-colored reflective technology to achieve the same results. Using Cool Roofs leads to massive energy savings, and when adopted across a community can lead to improvements in the environment and can even save lives.
This gutter system was inspected from ground level. The downspout has disconnected from the horizontal gutter creating a defect in the system. This will disallow water to properly channel away from the exterior wall and foundaton and should be noted in the report.
Hail damage vs blister. Hail damage is noted by a depression in a shingle which is commonly accompanied with a fracture of the matting. A blister erupts from within as a result of trapped water vapor during the mfg process.