Roof condition & care · 5 MIN READ
Granules in the Gutter: Is the Shingle Roof Failing?
Granules in a gutter are an observation, not a diagnosis of roof failure or hail damage.
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Roof condition & care · 5 MIN READ
Lifted or Sliding Shingles: What an Inspection Should Establish
Lifted edges or sliding shingles call for an inspection of attachment, bonding and the supporting surface.
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Roof Repair or Replacement: A Condition-Based Decision
Repair versus replacement should follow condition, repairability and the extent of the problem.
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A New Roof Leaks: What Documentation Resolves the Cause
A new roof that leaks needs a location-specific investigation and a documented corrective scope.
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Hail Damage or Ordinary Shingle Wear?
Hail damage cannot be established from loose granules or a few circled photographs alone.
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Wind Damage Is More Than Missing Shingles
Wind-related roof concerns are not limited to shingles found on the ground.
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Attic Moisture Despite a Ridge Vent
A ridge vent does not by itself prove that an attic has a working moisture-control system.
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Blocked Soffits and Attic Baffles
Baffles help preserve an intended air path at the eaves of a vented attic.
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Bathroom Exhaust and a Damp Attic
A bathroom fan can move moisture away from the room while still leaving a problem if its duct or termination does not function as intended.
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Vented and Unvented Roofs: Choose One Coherent Design
A roof assembly should have a coherent plan for air, heat and moisture control.
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Thermal Roof Surveys: What Infrared Can and Cannot Prove
Infrared cameras show temperature patterns, not a direct picture of water inside a roof.
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What a Useful Roof Inspection Report Should Contain
A useful roof inspection report connects observations to decisions.
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