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VISUAL CHECKS AND TILE UPLIFT HAND EVALUATION:
Do not walk on your tile roof! You can do more damage to certain types of
tile roof by walking on them than any good you might be able to do by
re-attaching loose tiles.
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Tiles:
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 eave and edge tiles to make sure that they
are well attached to the roof. If the tiles are set in mortar, look for areas
where gaps have developed that would indicate that the tiles are separating
from the mortar. Note that in some cases, the mortar along the eaves may be
just a filler for looks. Also look for cracks in the tiles and broken or
missing tiles.
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If you find loose or cracked tiles, you should have a professional roofer
familiar with tile roofs evaluate your roof. Your least expensive retrofit
that will give the interior of your home some protection may be to make sure
that you have good shutters for all your windows.
VISUAL FROM INSIDE THE ATTIC:
On a Sunny Day Check Roof Penetrations Including Vent Pipes & Chimneys for Sunlight:
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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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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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