Rule #1- never offer a remaining lifespan. They will often ask you. Refuse.
“Old” is a term open to interpretation. Your narratives should leave as little as possible open to interpretation.
If the roof appears old, explain exactly why, and if it may need to be replaced soon (5 years or less) say so, but don’t say “5 years or less”, say “soon”, and if they say “how soon?”, say “I don’t know”. Go through InterNACHI’s Mastering Roof Inspection series of articles so that you understand how roofs age and fail.
Rule #1- never offer a remaining lifespan. They will often ask you. Refuse.
“Old” is a term open to interpretation, depending on one’s motives. Your narratives should leave as little as possible open to interpretation.
If the roof appears old, explain exactly why, and if it may need to be replaced soon (5 years or less) say so, but don’t say “5 years or less”, say “soon”, and if they say “how soon?”, say “I don’t know”. Go through InterNACHI’s Mastering Roof Inspection series of articles so that you understand how roofs age and fail.