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Gutters and Downspouts
All gutters need to be kept clean. They should slope uniformly, without sags, to downspouts.
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Low-Slope Roof Coverings
A roof that is nearly level or slightly sloped is called a low-slope roof. No roof should be actually level and flat. It must have at least
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Reporting Upon the Roof Covering Materials
Home inspectors should report on the "roof-covering" or the "roof-covering materials" that were observed during the home inspection.
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Roof Slope
The performance of all roof coverings is based in part on the slope of the roof surface.
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Sloped Roof-Covering Materials
One of the most common types of sloped-roof covering in the United States and Canada is asphalt shingles.
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Infrared Thermography
An infrared camera can be used by a home inspector to detect areas of moisture at roof structures and active roof leaks.
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Wind & Hail Damage
Hail and wind can cause significant damage to a roof, particularly an asphalt shingle roof.
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Any Roof Can Leak
A home inspector must inspect the roof because any roof can leak, and it's required by the Standards of Practice.
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Roof Inspections Are Dangerous
Home inspectors are required to inspect the roof covering materials from the ground level or the roof eaves.
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Standards of Practice: Roof
According to the InterNACHI® Home Inspection Standards of Practice, the home inspector shall inspect from the ground level or the eaves.
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The Inspection Report
The home inspection report describes and identifies the inspected systems and components of the house, and identifies the material defects.
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