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Illinois Roof Certification Information
Roof Certification Information
Major Roof Inspection Items
Roof Covering Inspection Roof Flashing Inspection Chimney Structure, Cap and Cover Inspection Other Roof Penetrations Gutters & Downspouts
Chicago Area Roof Inspection And Certification Inspection Procedures and Information
The roof is arguably the single most important component of a building. The primary function of a roof is to keep the weather out of your living area.
The Chicago area roof inspector has to be experienced and knowledgeble about the various types of roofs and materials used in the Chicago area, Chicago area roofs are composed of various materials surfaces that are used together to keep the weather, including rain, sleet, snow, and wind from entering a building. Roofs are constructed with structure, covers, flashing, gutters, downspouts. Various elements of the building may penetrate the roof and effect the functionality of the roof, this might include chimneys, flue pipes, vents, skylights.
The roof inspector must take into consideration the unique charactoristics of all of these materials and componentes and understand how they function together to keep the weather out.
The Roof Coverings inspection
The roof covering inspection is a visual inspection of the materials and installation of the primary roof covering. Many different types of roof covering materials are used in Chicago. The most common types of roofing used in Chicago are Ashpalt or fiberglass Shingles, Asphalt Built Up Roof, Rolled Roofing, Cedar Shingles, Concrete, Metal, Clay Tile, Slate, Plastic Shingles.
Roof Flashing Inspection
All visible roof flashings are inspected for signs of damage or decay.
The chimney cap is inspected to ensure that it is in sound condition and functioning properly. Loose mortar or bricks can be a sign of problems that will need to be corrected.
The Home Inspector Will Inspect the skylights
Any roof penetrations like skylights are inspected externally for signs of damage, leakage or broken seals. Skylights are a source of many leak problems and need to be inspected periodically to prevent leaks from occuring.
The Home Inspector Will Inspect the ventiallation Vents and Vent Ducts
The Home Inspector Will Inspect the Gutters
The Home Inspector Will Inspect the Downspouts
The Home Inspector Will Inspect for vegitation that could impact the roof
The Home Inspector Will Inspect the Interior Walls and Ceilings
The Home Inspector Will Inspect the Attic and Attic Structural Components
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