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Home Inspections In The Pocono's: The Series Part 3 – Inspecting The Roof.
There is something about the roof inspection that baffles buyers.  I think it is because they don't want to go up there.
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Welcome to Home Inspections In The Pocono's: The Series Part 3 - Inspecting The Roof.
Inspecting the roof is one of the most important and crucial part of the home inspection. When buying a home the roof is one of the biggest concerns for the buyer. The roof protects the home from the elements and is perceived to be both expensive and complicated to repair. Plus it cannot generally be seen from the ground making it one of the most important components to inspect. So, lets discuss what we inspect during the course of the roof inspection:
First we determine and report on the type of roof covering. Residential dwellings in the Pocono's have either three tab shingles or architectural shingles. Three tab shingles have an average useful service life of 15 to 25 years while architectural shingles have an average useful service life of 20 to 40 years. Now, I'm not saying these are the only two types of roof covering seen in the Pocono's. I'm ... more

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