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Roof Inspection

Roof inspection is the systematic evaluation of a roof assembly, its details, conditions, risks, and documentation.

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A useful roof inspection identifies roof type, age, condition, active defects, maintenance needs, documentation gaps, and when specialist testing is needed.
Types

Types

The different forms and configurations this system takes.

Resource

Roof Inspection Checklist

A useful checklist covers roof type, age, access, safety, drainage, field condition, flashings, penetrations, interior signs, photographs, and recommendations.

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Repair

Repair

How damage is diagnosed, repaired and restored.

Process

Roof Condition Assessment

Condition assessments are broader than leak checks because they connect observed defects to service life, repair priorities, replacement timing, and documentation.

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Sources

  1. PRE Editorial Reference Standard — Professional Roofing Encyclopedia