Inspecting Roof Shingles

Cracked caulk or rust spots on flashing.

Inspecting roof shingles.

Look for shingles that are missing or loose or show signs of heavy wear or degradation bald spots granule loss or severe curling as these are considered weak points where water can penetrate and cause leaks. Improperly seated nails that popped. Loose or exposed nails. Broken or loose shingles at the ridge and hip lines.

Signs of missing caulk to seal flashing. Asphalt roofing materials have a granular surface much like fine gravel. Rusty or corroded metal flashing. During the exterior inspection the home inspector should inspect the condition of the wood shingle and shake roof for the following.

Walk around your home s exterior inspecting the roof from the ground for signs of damage sagging and. Check flashings on the roof. As the asphalt ages it becomes brittle and. This series covers roof framing roofing materials the attic and the conditions that affect the roofing materials and components including wind and hail.

In dry weather shingles should not be butted tight against each other and certainly not tight. Flashings are the metal pieces in a roof that cover interruptions in the roof plane such. You will also want to check your attic for signs of leaks or water damage. But by inspecting your roof regularly you can spot changes and potential problems.

Shingles that are buckling curling or blistering. Keep an eye out. Easy steps to inspecting your roof 1. Here s a roofing inspection checklist.

Identify areas with moss algae and piles of leaves these areas are notorious for. Missing or broken shingles. Ok that s technically not part of your roof but since. If your roof has.

Wood shakes and shingles part 5. Identify area for water damage. Loose or missing shingles. Steps to take include.

Asphalt composition shingles part 24 by kenton shepard and nick gromicko cmi the purpose of the series mastering roof inspections is to teach home inspectors as well as insurance and roofing professionals how to recognize proper and improper conditions while inspecting steep slope residential roofs. Missing or damaged chimney cap. Inspecting your roof from the outside look for missing shingles or shakes look for damaged shingles look for curling cupping discoloration or dampness rust and wear around the vents. The purpose of the series mastering roof inspections is to teach home inspectors as well as insurance and roofing professionals how to recognize proper and improper conditions while inspecting steep slope residential roofs.

Blistered curled or split shingles.