Home Inspection Know-How
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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

Home inspectors should report on the "roof-covering" or the "roof-covering materials" that were observed during the home inspection.

One of the most common types of sloped-roof covering in the United States and Canada is asphalt shingles.

An infrared camera can be used by a home inspector to detect areas of moisture at roof structures and active roof leaks.

Hail and wind can cause significant damage to a roof, particularly an asphalt shingle roof.

A home inspector must inspect the roof because any roof can leak, and it's required by the Standards of Practice.

Home inspectors are required to inspect the roof covering materials from the ground level or the roof eaves.

Watch this video on how to perform a roof inspection.

The checklist includes several items that a home inspector may check during a roof inspection.