New Metal Roof Inspection

Metal roofs part 7 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.

New metal roof inspection.

A panel corrosion b loose fasteners at panel laps and c seriously deflected panels. No snow or rain. Based on an on site inspection the roof can be repaired and sealed. Repairing hidden leaks on new metal skillion roof part 1 duration.

Ricky elliott 162 views. Typically 95 percent or more of a metal roof isn t a potential source of leaks or problems. A metal roof typically has at least 1 4 per foot or more slope to the gutter or roof edge. It will include an annual inspection any potential problem areas will be addressed during the annual inspection or shortly thereafter.

When you inspect or reinspect a metal roof or investigate a roof leak to determine the source and potential solution where do you start. Inspecting metal roofs you can absolutely walk the roof surface if it s considered safe to walk on. At completion a 5 year non prorated labor and material warranty will be provided. The photos below are of the office roof.

Perhaps the most vital time of year to have your roof inspected is the fall before the cold of winter sets in.