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Sample Roof Inspection Report

Inspector: Tamas Kish, Tamas Kish

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100 Sample Roof Dr, Sterling, VA 10000 Inspection prepared for: Client

Date of Inspection: 8/20/2019 Time: 12:00 Age of Home: 47 Size: 1580

Weather: Clear

Inspector: Tamas Kish3380001525

46179 Westlake Dr. Suite/B, Sterling, VA 20165 Phone: 703-450-6398

Email: [email protected]://www.nextdayinspect.com

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Report SummaryReport Summary

The summary below consists of potentially significant findings. These findings can be a safetyhazard, a deficiency requiring a major expense to correct or items I would like to draw extra attentionto. The summary is not a complete listing of all the findings in the report, and reflects the opinion ofthe inspector. Please review all pages of the report as the summary alone does not explain all of theissues. All repairs should be done by a licensed & bonded tradesman or qualified professional. Irecommend obtaining a copy of all receipts, warranties and permits for the work done.

RoofPage 5 Item: 1 Roof Condition • The siding j-channel is missing where the roof meets the

exterior wall. This can lead to numerous issues, insect,vermin, water and potential siding damage due to high winds.Repair as needed by a licensed roofing or siding specialist.• Manufacturer recommendation is to install a drip edge. Dripedge stops the possibility for sheathing damage by sealing theexposed edges from weather, vermin and inspects.• Plywood is not secured properly and is lifting. Repairs asneeded by a licensed roofer.

Page 8 Item: 2 Eave and rake • 1/2" or more gap noted between sheathing, manufacturerrecommendation is 1/8". Larger gaps can mirror through toshingles. Recommend repair by a roofing specialist.• Sheathing panel ends are not over rafters. Recommendrepair or replace as needed by a roofing specialist.• Sheathing is improperly fastened. Recommend repair orreplace by a licensed roofing specialist.• Exposed 8d sheathing nails throughout the eaves, somebroke, chipped and or split the rafter tails making it unsightlyfeature of the home decor. Recommend repair or replace asneeded by a roofing specialist or a roof framing specialist.• The roof sheathing is not thick enough to prevent nailpenetration in the open overhang areas. This is also evident inthe pictures. One possible solution is using shorter nails andthicker plywood to solve issue. Recommend repairs by alicensed roofing contractor.

Definition

Drip edge is a metal flashing applied to the edges of a roof deck before the roofing material is applied. The metal may be galvanized steel, aluminum (painted or not), copper and possibly others.

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INTRODUCTION: We appreciate the opportunity to conduct this inspection for you! Please carefully read your entireInspection Report. Call us after you have reviewed your report, so we can go over any questionsyou may have. Remember, when the inspection is completed and the report is delivered, we are stillavailable to you for any questions you may have, throughout the entire closing process.

Properties being inspected do not "Pass" or "Fail.” - The following report is based on an inspectionof the visible portion of the structure; inspection may be limited by vegetation and possessions. Depending upon the age of the property, some items like GFCI outlets may not be installed; thisreport will focus on safety and function, not current code. This report identifies specific non-code,non-cosmetic concerns that the inspector feels may need further investigation or repair.

For your safety and liability purposes, we recommend that licensed contractors evaluate and repairany critical concerns and defects. Note that this report is a snapshot in time. We recommend thatyou or your representative carry out a final walk-through inspection immediately before closing tocheck the condition of the property, using this report as a guide.

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Inspection Details

1. Home TypeHome Type: Attached • Single Family Home

2. OccupancyOccupancy: Occupied - Furnished

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Roof

1. Roof ConditionGood Fair Poor N/A None

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Materials: Inspected by mounting and walking on roof.Materials: Asphalt shingles.Observations:• The siding j-channel is missing where the roof meets the exterior wall. Thiscan lead to numerous issues, insect, vermin, water and potential sidingdamage due to high winds. Repair as needed by a licensed roofing or sidingspecialist.• Manufacturer recommendation is to install a drip edge. Drip edge stops thepossibility for sheathing damage by sealing the exposed edges from weather,vermin and inspects.• Plywood is not secured properly and is lifting. Repairs as needed by alicensed roofer.

Sheathing not secured.

Sheathing lifting due to improper nailing. Manufacturer recommendation.

Definition

Drip edge is a metal flashing applied to the edges of a roof deck before the roofing material is applied. The metal may be galvanized steel, aluminum (painted or not), copper and possibly others.

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No drip edge. No drip edge showing exposed plywood.

Missing j-channel. Missing j-channel.

Missing j-channel. Missing j-channel.

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Shingle buckling Plywood lifting and it's pushing the roofingshingles up.

Shingles buckling. Some sagging not really visible in the picture.

General view.

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2. Eave and rakeGood Fair Poor N/A None

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Materials: WoodObservations:• Fasten panels with a minimum of 8d Common (0.131-inch by 2-1/2-inch)nails spaced a maximum of 6 inches on center at supported panel ends andedges. At intermediate supports, fasten panels 12 inches on center. In high-wind areas, more fasteners may be required.• Soffits are actually part of the cornice or eave, the point where the roofprojection and the side walls of the building meet. This gable roof has acornice along the side walls, formed at the rafter ends. Most gable roofs alsohave a rake cornice or rake extension formed on the gable ends. This iscreated by extending the rafters out past the building ends. Not only does thecornice add to the appearance of the home, it also helps protect the buildingfrom sun, rain and snow. In most instances the cornice or eave of today’shomes are finished off with a soffit—the covering on the underside of theoverhang. Older homes often have an open eave, with the rafters adding tothe décor. --These homes can be left as is or soffitts can be added later. Thisparticular home has open eaves with exposed rafter tails.• 1/2" or more gap noted between sheathing, manufacturer recommendationis 1/8". Larger gaps can mirror through to shingles. Recommend repair by aroofing specialist.• Sheathing panel ends are not over rafters. Recommend repair or replace asneeded by a roofing specialist.• Sheathing is improperly fastened. Recommend repair or replace by alicensed roofing specialist.• Exposed 8d sheathing nails throughout the eaves, some broke, chippedand or split the rafter tails making it unsightly feature of the home decor.Recommend repair or replace as needed by a roofing specialist or a roofframing specialist.• The roof sheathing is not thick enough to prevent nail penetration in theopen overhang areas. This is also evident in the pictures. One possiblesolution is using shorter nails and thicker plywood to solve issue.Recommend repairs by a licensed roofing contractor.

Sheathing panel end joint is not over rafter.

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Manufacturer recommendation. !/2 or more sheathing spacing noted by overhandnear main entrance. See diagram.

Large gap between sheathing shown.

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No drip edge.

Exposed sheathing nails.

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32/16 Plywood sheathing is 1/2" thick.

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Attic

1. StructureGood Fair Poor N/A None

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Observations:• Some missed sheathing nails evident, it's not clear if it was corrected.Limited access in some areas due to low headroom.

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