Step-flashing should always be installed where an asphalt-shingled roof meets a sidewall. A sidewall is defined as a junction between a vertical wall and a sloped section of roof. Step-flashing is a short piece of flashing that overlaps the shingle in the course below, and is overlapped by the shingle in the course above. Counter-flashing should be installed over the vertical leg of step flashing. However the siding often serves as counter-flashing.
This is a picture of asphalt shingles with craze cracking in them.This cracking is likely caused from the shingle being exposed to ultra violet rays and the shingles volitals have deteriorated making the shingle more dry and brittle therefore making it prone to this type of damage.
I have learned how to tell the difference between hail damage on a shingle and a person making intentional damage to a shingle for the reason of trying to make a false insurance claim.Hail is sporatic when it strikes and a person will tend to be in one concentrated area at a time.
If the roof deck is exposed after a severe storm, immediate repair is required to prevent moisture and water penetration. The damage has to be evaluated by a certified contractor and chances are that water has already found its way to the interior during the storm.
The 10 Best Places to Hide Valuables in Your Home
Burglary is a crime of opportunity. And burglars dont want to spend a lot of time looking through a home to find things of value to steal, which is why there are obvious locations that they always check.
Here Are the Top 10 places:
- Hollowed-out books. Good idea is to have many books.
- A false VHS tape or VHS carton.
- False containers in the kitchen cupboard, under the sink, and in the bathroom, such as fake food cans and boxes, false cleaning product bottles, and personal hygiene items, and even in a heavy tub of “cat litter.”
- In the false bottom or under the plastic liner of a bathroom or kitchen trash can.
- Wrapped in plastic and aluminum foil and stored in the back of the freezer. This is also a good place to store documents and paper currency in case of a house fire.
- In a floor safe in the bedroom closet, provided that it has been solidly fixed to the house structure.
- Inside a house plant.
- Inside a false wall electrical outlet.
- In the garage inside boxes marked with mundane labels, such as Xmas Ornaments, Kids Clothes, School Projects, etc.
Roof has been recently installed within the past few years and has a good adhesive strip bond. There are no signs of damage or installation issues. There is one layer of asphalt shingles present with sufficient attic venting present and all roof penetrations have been installed properly.
Laminate roof shingles recently installed in the past few years appear in good condition. Valley is a closed cut type. Adhesive strip has fully bonded and no evidence of wind or hail damage. Eve and rake flashing were replaced at the same time of shingle installation.
Garage Doors and Openers
After reading this article, I was surprised to find that the spring tension should be set differently in colder climates. After reading that, it made obvious sense but I never really thought about it previously. Having done a few garage door repairs in the past, I can tell you, “Red means dead” is a good motto to live by.
Kickout Flashing
Kickout flashing is a type of flashing that diverts rain water away from the cladding and into the gutter. Typical issues an inspector might find is a kickout never being installed, improperly installed or it was modified. Kickout flashing should be installed properly and present to stop rainwater from coming into contact with the cladding.
I chose an image of delaminating organic shingles. Shingle start to age from the moment of manufacturing. While packaged they are incipient aging. They can be damaged by stacking to many on top of each other, or by being stacked unevenly. The next stage of aging is accelerating. This is what takes place while installed on the roof, still being effective. The last stage is decelerating, this is at the end of shingles life expectancy.
I chose to write about roof damage caused by other forms of weather. Tree branches can cause damage by rubbing on the roof, and also from impact. Branches need to be trim to minimize this damage. Leaves and other debris need to be removed from the roof, they retain moisture which will accelerate roof wear.
This is a picture of asphalt shingles. In this picture we can see an improperly nailed shingle. The nails appear to be driven in too deep. This is common with roofing contractors when they use nail guns with the air pressure set too high. I recommend a licensed roofing contractor repair and/ or replace.
I read the article Mastering Roof Inspections: Accessing the Roof, Part 3. This article talks about gaining access to a roof for inspection, choosing a ladder, and ladder safety. As home inspectors we need to access the roof in order to do a good inspection. This is done by using a good functional ladder. Safety is key. I could access the roof through a window but we believe a ladder is the best way and safest way. We always need to keep safety in our minds.
The shingles on this roof appear to be buckling, possibly from improper nailing or excessive heat. the shingles also appear to distorted in shape from possible excessive heat and moisture. they appear to be installed correctly but have some signs of failure
The underlayment is the first component to be installed. As an inspector, you will not be responsible for confirming that the proper type was used. Underlayment is the secondary barrier against leakage. The shingles are the primary barrier against leaks
The roof shown used to have a very old organic comp shingle roof before I bought the house. Since the loan wouldnt go through without a passing roof inspection they put a new fiberglass mat comp shingle roof on. In 2006 organic shingles were discontinued.
Some fun facts about fiberglass comp shingles is that the mat makes up less than 2 percent of the shingle but slightly thicker mats will increase the strength of it. Also these fiberglass mats are more resistant to heat and humidity than the old organic counterparts.
My essay describes the effect of not having gutters in place. The home received a new roof two years ago. The singles do not have enough overhang and the water is running over the drip edge…removing the paint and damaging the facia board.
My essay is on carbon monoxide poisoning in a home. Co can be produced from gas furnances, wood burning stoves, gas powered tool, charcoal grills and the like. The result of breathing in the posonious gas can cause death and long term breathing problems. The best form of protection is a carbon monoxide detector. One should be placed on every floor of a home and within hearing of every sleeping person in the home.
Asphalt and composition shingles refer to the same kind of shingles, thus when writing a report the term asphalt should be more common for the general public. The term composite is used because the product is manufactured with either fiberglass or cellulose.