Research & Writing Assignment:
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The S Style Clay Tiles offer a old world charm that looks great on homes going for a Spanish roof look! I think the design allows water to flow easily off of the tiles into the valley area of the tiles. This stronger water flow also AIDS in keeping debris from collecting in the valleys of the tiles. I recommend using the thicker S Style tiles for strength and life expectancy of the tile.
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The materials most commonly used for roofing tiles are clay and concrete. The tile shown here is clay, it is a low profile tile and seems to have a rise to width ratio equal to or less than 1 in 5. it also has a interlocking profile.
Research & Writing Assignment:
In the article Roofing, it was interesting to learn that the concrete and clay tile roofing systems are not just durable, aesthetically appealing, low in maintenance and environmentally friendly but have a high value in energy savings. Most manufactures offer warranties that range from 50 years to the lifetime of the structure.
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While inspecting a tile roof in North Miami Florida. The tile roof i inspected was flat and had underlocks form that caused a water drainage. The roof that i inspected had less than a half of inch rise in the slope.
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Clay and Concrete are the most common roofing tiles. Both profiles are categorized at low, medium, and high. Some tile roofs may overlaps or interlock. They are definitely more appealing to the eye in my opinion. Both are class a fire rating.
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Skylights, Chimneys and Roof Penetrations
Chimney has some cracks that should be sealed with grout to prevent further damage. Cricket area should have flashing installed.
Have a lic contractor/ 1 repair/seal cracks at the chimney/ 2 replace the required missing flashings.
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I learned to avoid injury or being killed, all roof systems should be visually inspected for material types and material conditions before walking on the roof the ensure safety. I also leaned that I need to do some research on the conditions that may occur in the region of the U.S. that I will be performing inspections.
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I just finished the course on how to inspect tile roofs for the home inspector class. The picture I chose to write about is the tile roof at the fire station I work at. This portion of the roof is located on the north west side of the building. There is no damage noted, there is definitely weathering, and some cracking in the mortar joints.
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I have selected to write my essay on the article, Ice Dams. I have just finished the course on how to inspect tile roofs for the home inspector, and this is a topic that has come up a lot in the past few courses. The article starts out by telling the reader what an ice dam is. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining. As we have learned, the roof system is designed to shed moisture, so ice dams need to be prevented. The article goes on to tell how these form on roofs, and the problems associated with them. The article ends with ways to prevent these from forming. Bottom line, its up to the homeowner to prevent ice dams from causing a catastrophic failure.
Inspection & Writing Assignment:
This tile roof has biological growth. Moss and Algae. This is a sign of high moisture levels. This will have constant moisture against the roof tiles, and moisture held against the roof can cause spalling in colder climates. The roof needs to be cleaned by a professional who can get up on roof safely. This biological growth is very slippery when you come in contact with it.
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Tile Roofs come in different materials mainly concrete and clay. They are heavier and last longer than most Asphalt shingles. They can be nailed or adhesive can be used where applicable. Underlayment and flashing play a big part of the installation process in the tile roof lasting it life.
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Here is a picture of a fairly new roof less than a year old. The roofing contractor did a good job installing a proper ridge vent and painting the vent stacks to match the pipe boots all nail heads were properly caulked
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When replacing a roof it is important for the flashing around the chimney to be properly replaced a lot of times flashing will be reused and damaged apon removal this leave area for moisture intrusion to the home causing bigger issues
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Written Assignment - Tile Roof Inspection
Upon inspection of the tile roof, I observed a deteriorated area at the rear section of roof, at the headwall that extends over the rear kitchen wall. During the inspection, I observed that the mortar at the headwall flashing has become broken in a few locations, and has slipped away from the metal flashing material, leaving open areas and access for unwanted rain and possible water damage. This is a failed condition, and as such, I recommended that the homeowner have a professional roofer inspect and perform necessary repairs to the noted condition.
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Written Assignment-Tile Roofs and Mortar Joints:
Many have seen the number of years that tile installed as a roof covering, tend to last. When tile roofs are installed correctly, they can easily last well over fifty years; considerably longer than 3-tab and most, if not all architectural style asphalt roofs. Mortar joints installed to tie the tiles into a firm position, in locations adjacent to headwalls, hips, and ridges; however, do not generally stand up to the elements quite as well as the surrounding tile. As such, rain and weather tend to be the antagonist set against the longevity of many mortar installations, causing the mortar to deteriorate prior to the tile itself. In such instances, the mortar can slip and separate, or deteriorate from and/or around the tile, causing an area for water and moisture intrusion into the areas it was designed to protect. These mortar conditions should be inspected and repaired vigilantly, on a regular basis, in an effort to eliminate additional material and structural damage.
Inspection & Writing Assignment:
This is a photo of concrete tiles. The interlock system is used to help hold adjacent tiles together, as well as provide a water channel. These tiles are installed with the interlock aligned at each course. They should be aligned on alternating courses. It appears these roofing tiles have been in position for some time. Preventing water intrusion is a key role of any roof. Monitoring this roofing system for future leaks should be a key part of the home owners maintenance schedule.
Research & Writing Assignment:
Reading the article for Mastering Roof Inspection - Tile Roofs was a good review of the class material. There seemed to be some additional material that was not in the class, like compression cracking of interior drywall due to the increased load of tiles on a roof structure designed for lighter roofing material. As well as a diagram showing the way clay tiles can be secured.
This additional information will help in future inspections.
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The inspection of tile roofs can be a tiring event in that this style of roofing though good can be damaged through many variables. Tile roofing can suffer damage through weather related events, improper design and firing during the manufacturing process as well as human damage.
Research & Writing Assignment:
The inspection of tile roofs can be a tiring event in that this style of roofing though good can be damaged through many variables. Tile roofing can suffer damage through weather related events, improper design and firing during the manufacturing process as well as human damage.
Inspection & Writing Assignment:
The closed-cut valley is when the shingles from one roof plane cross over the next. The shingles are to be cut back 2 inches from the center. Here our defect is the shingle is torn in the valley,with the amount of water that the valley receives in any given day with a rainstorm, this torn shingle can create problems with the entrance of moisture to the underlayment. Moisture can enter and get underneath the underlay and get into the wood sheathing and thus cause interior or structural damage.
