Our roof inspections check for all of the following.
Roof dry in inspection.
In dry box or dry in state a building can be occupied and its interior finished while safe from weather damage.
Roof in progress inspections.
The in progress inspection also at times gets coupled with the dry in inspection.
It is an inspection that allows the inspector to review the type of roof that is being installed as well as the installation methods being utilized.
Defects commonly uncovered during a roof home inspection a roof system is made up of several components other than its outer covering of shingles tiles or other materials.
I did personally inspect the roof sheathing nailing dry in and flashings at the above referenced address lot have been installed in accordance with the attached scope of work complying with all applicable codes and standards.
Asbestos slate or clay tile roofs can suffer from breakage so look for cracked chipped broken or altogether missing shingles.
Missing broken or torn shingles worn away shingle granules cracked or missing caulk rusted or missing flashing rotted or torn rubber boots around pipes wood rot or sagging areas cracks in chimney or missing caps gutters that aren t securely.
Some builders use the term dry box for this weather proof building status and include the building foundation framing doors windows exterior siding and trim and and the complete roof system.
Re roof inspection affidavit.
If you have wooden shingles or shake inspect them for signs of dry rot either from the ground or from a ladder don t walk on a wooden shingle or shake roof.