Originally Posted By: Jeffrey A Remas
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PIA
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PIA
Originally Posted By: kmcmahon
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I thought you hated it here and left?
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Originally Posted By: cradan
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Albeit a low-slope roof, I’ll be your insurers will love the idea that you were on it. Why, exactly, were you on that roof???
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Originally Posted By: tallen
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Jeff Remas is crazy
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I have put the past behind me,
where , however, it now sits, making rude remarks.
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Originally Posted By: aslimack
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I get the same type of thing as Jeff has there. I’m probably within 1-2 hrs. north of him. You’d be surprised what you might be able to see. You can see he cleared part of the valley. That helps. You can also get an idea what kind of shape the flashing is in as there is typically some melting/less snow around roof penetrations. The brick chimney would be some what a mystery w/o brushing off the cap and getting a better look. You can usually see the bottom of the valleys by ladder as well. An early season fresh snow like the in the picture isn’t as dicey because the layer of ice hasn’t had a chance to form underneath. I’m more likely to limit the roof walking to the ranch with the low pitched roof in the winter.
The more pitch to the roof, the bigger the wet spot on my back side for the rest of the inspection due to the reverse turtle walk back to the ladder.
Adam, A Plus
Originally Posted By: Jeffrey A Remas
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Thank You Adam for your intellegent response. The pitch of the roof is minimal on this ranch. Flashing, penetrations and valleys are easy to see and very helpful. Although we cannot see 100% of the roof (and document it) it gives us a good idea of the condition. To each their own. If this was a 2 story with a 8/12 pitch you can bet I would not be walking on it. This was a simple roof, low pitch easily accessiible. If some of you choose inferior ways of inspecting it is your decision.
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Originally Posted By: jbehling
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Still doesn't answer Kevins question.
Originally Posted By: chorne
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…“Choose inferior ways of inspecting”…
slip and fall off the roof
give an inadequate judgement of the condition of the roof
end up in court
just to name a few reasons not to walk a snow covered roof.
Carla
Originally Posted By: awatson
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wow-that’s a gorgeous piece of property.
Maybe Remas was inspecting his new house. lol.
Originally Posted By: dvalley
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Well?????
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Originally Posted By: cradan
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idea of the condition of that roof covering and its associated components. Without specific disclaimers, though, your ensuing inspection report would make a tasty little appetizer for any number of tort attorneys.
Regarding slip/fall risk, that's obviously your choice, and your choice alone to make. It just seems that since you really can't do a thorough job of inspecting that roof (at least while it's snow-covered), the risk/reward quotient is weak.
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Originally Posted By: dfrend
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Nothing inferior about being smart.
First, roofs are inherently dangerous. Of course as inspectors, we carry a certain level of risk we must assume to do a good job. But look at that roof. Forget for a second the snow. Might there be ice underneath? If you tell me you can climb that slop if it was completely ice, you are a fool. And it does not need to be completely iced. One little spot and hope you can grab the gutter on the way down.
Speaking of which, when you grab the gutter, break it, then snap your own ankle, who is going to cover any of it? There homeowners coverer is coming after you, your GL is going to up your rates or dump you, and your health insurer is going to throw up red flags. You were walking on a what in what? Seriously, we are not reindeer.
If you want to climb any roof with snow, that is certainly up to you. More power to you. But to call valuing your own personal safety inferior is asinine. Falling off a roof and being out of work for a few months will really put a hurting on my ability to pay a mortgage.
Stay safe!
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Originally Posted By: James H. Bushart
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Maybe that yellow spot in the snow explains everything.
Originally Posted By: chorne
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Hi all,
Yea David!
The guy sends me a long and stupid email, cannot respond here
at the message board.
what a waste of time!
Carla
Originally Posted By: jrooff
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Jeffrey A Remas, no response? That’s just not like you. I’m thinking you must wear golf shoes when weather condition warrant it.
Originally Posted By: dvalley
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"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go."
Originally Posted By: Jeffrey A Remas
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Right Dave, I am banned, Sorry for not getting back sooner. I forgot that this well organized, structured organization banned me from the messageboard last month and I am unable to post. Therefore you really aren’t seeing this.
Happy Holidays to all.
Nice to see Dan Harris' post deleted by this heavily moderated messageboard.
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
Ho Ho Ho
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Originally Posted By: jwortham
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He still hates it here. But can’t keep himself away.
He keeps climbing those snow covered roofs and we'll have lots of posts from him. Because he'll slide off, break a leg or two and not be able to work.
Then he'll drive us insane!
Originally Posted By: wwarner
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you do, some other inspectors “inferior” inspection tactics will pick up your business slack…oh heaven forbid it be an inferior NACHI member.
Peace out Jeff...and seriously, go get some help.
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Originally Posted By: John Bowman
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My comfort level would have allowed me to walk and inspect this roof just as Mr. Remas did. Kuddos to Jeff.
If your not comfortable doing this don't. However, some of us do feel comfortable and it's just one more added plus to our company and the services we provide to our clients.