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GENERAL:
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Note the age of your shingle roof: _______ years
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VISUAL EVALUATION FROM TOP OF ROOF:
Roof Cover:
Use these observations to complete the checklist below.
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[ ] Yes * |
[ ] No |
Loose seams
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[ ] Yes * |
[ ] No |
Torn, rusted, or damaged flashing
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[ ] Yes * |
[ ] No |
Bubbles in membrane
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[ ] Yes * |
[ ] No |
Cracks or gaps in membrane
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[ ] Yes * |
[ ] No |
Most granules worn off
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* If you answer "Yes" to any of the items listed above, you should get a professional roofer familiar with membrane or built-up roofs to evaluate your roof.
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Roof Penetrations (vent pipes, chimneys):
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Recommended Action |
Completed |
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Well sealed and tight
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Check again next year
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Some gaps missing sealant
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Fill gaps, seal with flashing cement
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Badly deteriorated, gaps, holes
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Hire roofer to replace flashing, boot, etc.
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Roof Vents:
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Recommended Action |
Completed |
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Solidly attached
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Check again next year
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Vents wiggle back and forth
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Hire roofer to check and improve anchorage
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No screws attaching turbines or caps
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Add screws to anchor turbine or cap, make cap that can be attached before a hurricane
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VISUAL FROM INSIDE THE ATTIC:
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[ ] Yes ** |
[ ] No |
Water stains on roof decking - especially look above chimney, around vents and penetrations, along valleys or where the roof slope changes.
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[ ] Yes ** |
[ ] No |
Signs of discolored or deteriorating roof deck.
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** If you see signs of water leaks, have a roofer check for and repair leaks.
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VISUAL FROM INSIDE YOUR HOUSE:
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[ ] Yes ** |
[ ] No |
Water stains on ceiling, cracked wall or ceiling paint, discolored ceiling or wall board, peeling wall paper near ceiling (in bathroom or around ducts this may not be a sign of a roof leak).
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** If you see signs of water leaks, have a roofer check for and repair leaks.
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