water entry: Real Estate Inspections...what's really important when it come to problems? By Steve Gladstone Chief Inspector Stonehollow Inspections Part 2 - 08/02/07 03:04 PM
 
Okay I'm only up to part two and I'm off schedule already. Forgive me , I live a busy life.
2. Roofing problems 
As a home inspector we are constantly evaluating roofs.  Last year I helped author an excellent textbook on roofing for Kaplan Professional schools. The book covers many aspects of roof inspection and was many chapters and pages but I will be less wordy here.
If a roof is asphalt shingles for the most part expect a life expectancy of 17-25 years. The thicker they are the more likely they might make it that long. Wood shingles rarely go much over 25 years … (7 comments)

 
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