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VISUAL CHECKS:
Do not walk on your metal roof unless you really know what you are doing.
You can do more damage to certain types of metal roofs by walking on them
than any good you might be able to do in checking the roof. Furthermore,
metal roofs can be slippery when wet or moist and debris on your shoes can
scratch the finish of many of the newer products.
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If you are able to climb a ladder and will be safe on the ladder, climb up to a
corner of the roof and check the metal roofing along the eaves and any edge covering.
Gently lift up on the edge metal to make sure that it is well attached to the roof.
If you have exposed fasteners, check several to make sure they are not loose. Check
for rust and loss of the protective coating. In some cases, you may see some small
flecks of rust where metal shavings remained on the roof after installation.
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[ ] Yes * |
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Loose metal at eaves of roof
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[ ] Yes * |
[ ] No |
Loose metal ridge or edge covering
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[ ] Yes * |
[ ] No |
Rusted metal or loss of protective coating, granules
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* If you find any of these conditions, consider hiring a metal roof installer to evaluate the roof.
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VISUAL FROM INSIDE THE ATTIC:
On a Sunny Day Check Roof Penetrations Including Vent Pipes & Chimneys for Sunlight:
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Recommended Action |
Completed |
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No light; well sealed and tight
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Check again next year
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Some light; cracks, gaps
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Check interior for signs of leaks **
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Lots of Light; badly deteriorated
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Hire roofer to replace flashing, boot, etc
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Off-Ridge 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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Leaks:
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[ ] Yes ** |
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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 ** |
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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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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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