Principles of Home Inspection: Roofing

This comprehensive text is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction to roofing inspection and more advanced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding. Provides thorough coverage of steep roofing, flat roofing, and flashings.

In addition to roofing problems, their practical implications, and inspection strategies for finding them, this book covers common causes of problems, installation issues, and repair options.

• Dozens of technically detailed illustrations parallel the text.
• Learning objectives, key terms, and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Inspection checklists summarize topics and serve as inspection field notes.
• Inspection procedures help readers develop a systematic approach and best practices.
• Topics and procedures discussed are consistent with ASHI® Standards of Practice.
• Chapter review questions and answers help readers evaluate their understanding.

CONTENTS
An Overview of Steep Roofing · Asphalt Shingles · Wood Shingles and Shakes · Slate · Clay Tile · Concrete Tile · Fiber Cement Shingles · Metal · Roll Roofing · Steep Roof Flashing · Types of Flat Roofing · Flat Roof Flashings · Inspection Tools · Inspection Checklists · Inspection Procedure · Answers to Review Questions

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