Inspecting Roof Shingles

Rusty or corroded metal flashing.

Inspecting roof shingles.

Broken or loose shingles at the ridge and hip lines. Improperly seated nails that popped. Ok that s technically not part of your roof but since. 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.

Loose or missing shingles. Flashings are the metal pieces in a roof that cover interruptions in the roof plane such. Cracked caulk or rust spots on flashing. Identify areas with moss algae and piles of leaves these areas are notorious for.

But by inspecting your roof regularly you can spot changes and potential problems. Steps to take include. If your roof has. Loose or exposed nails.

Blistered curled or split shingles. Identify area for water damage. Walk around your home s exterior inspecting the roof from the ground for signs of damage sagging and. You will also want to check your attic for signs of leaks or water damage.

When the wood roof is not. 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 broken shingles. Missing or damaged chimney cap.

This series covers roof framing roofing materials the attic and the conditions that affect the roofing materials and components including wind and hail. Cracked and worn rubber boots around vent pipes. During the exterior inspection the home inspector should inspect the condition of the wood shingle and shake roof for the following. Check flashings on the roof.

Asphalt roofing materials have a granular surface much like fine gravel. 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. As the asphalt ages it becomes brittle and. Signs of missing caulk to seal flashing.

Shingles that are buckling curling or blistering. Here s a roofing inspection checklist. 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. Wood shakes and shingles part 5.

In dry weather shingles should not be butted tight against each other and certainly not tight.