Inspecting a Roof with Julie Erck, CPI

[@NASCAR_Junk]

Somehow I got a job interview for a roofing inspector so this was helpful seeing what the job entails.

[@mykebill9402]

Omg me too bro

[@internachi]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@Xstevenn]

As a new student I appreciate your thorough explanation!

[@internachi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Psychochild9]

I noticed that Julie said the north side is the usual side for finding hail damage. That is location dependent mostly on how storms usually travel through your area. My region in Michigan is the opposite, hail damage is usually far more apparent on all slopes but the north slope.

[@internachi]

Good point.

[@orangeblossomhomeinspectio432]

Great S.O.P roof inspection!! Thank you, Mrs. Erck and the team at InterNACHI!! Mortar wore away < Spalling John Grimaldi CMI and InterNACHI Home Inspector Mentor

[@internachi]

Julie is the best.

[@christopherstuber9174]

Is that heater exhaust vent okay being so close to that second roof edge? Maybe its the camera angle but most vents on that roof look very low. Especially if this area gets any snow.

[@julieerck9125]

After inspectingbthe rest of the home, we verified the vent was for the kitchen and the vent for the heater was at the chimney. Had it been as I first thought, it would have been too short.

[@internachi]

Nice.

[@berthull9333]

3:14 It is stated that ventilation looks adequate. Is she using the rule 1:150 rule found in Internachi training materials? From the video I'm estimating 1800 sqft of attic space and only 4 steel roof vents at 38 in^2 each. A roof this size needs 864 in^2 of venting.

[@julieerck9125]

I took into consideration the venting at the eves as well. The sq. ft. was 1300.

[@internachi]

We have training on ventilation inside our www.nachi.org/interiorcourse.htm

[@solidgroundinspectionsinc.2251]

1:300 is good if the attic has vapour barrier installed under the insulation.

[@berthull9333]

4:55 What is a smoke arrestor? Don't you want the smoke to be able to exit the chimney flue?

[@julieerck9125]

Yes, you are correct. The word I should have used was Spark Arrestor, not smoke arrestor

[@internachi]

Right.

[@mehrdadalavi7308]

Very good video! Thank you Julie. By the way what is your ladder?

[@julieerck9125]

Werner type 2, 18 foot

[@mehrdadalavi7308]

@@julieerck9125 What is your vehicle and how do you carry that ladder? Actually I am trying to figure out the balanced between vehicle and ladder. It is easy to recommend theoretically but I am interested to know the reality in practice, that is why I asked you what is your vehicle.

[@julieerck9125]

@@mehrdadalavi7308 the ladder nonextended measures 6'3" so it will fit in most vehicles.

[@mehrdadalavi7308]

@@julieerck9125 understood. What is your suggestion for choosing a used vehicle which that ladder fits in?

[@julieerck9125]

@@mehrdadalavi7308 any, just take a tape measure to be sure it will fit.

[@vanillarain711]

Thanks Julie, good video! How did that cat get up there!! Lol

[@julieerck9125]

It climbed up the ladder. Could you tell it distracted me?!

[@internachi]

That was pretty amazing. It was just chillin' on the chimney cap.

[@gemmrk]

That clamp will cause damage most of the time. The ladder needs special padding to prevent damage

[@internachi]

Right.

[@asalghazal1]

Thanks Julie. I wish I could see some of your written recommendations here in the comments. As you know the wording in the inspection report is very critical. Anyway, I really learned from you and reviewed this video several times.

[@internachi]

Glad you enjoyed watching the video.

[@1067fmny]

The cat took me out 😂

[@internachi]

It was funny.

[@phillypauly]

nice job and thanks

[@internachi]

Thank you too. Julie is the best.

[@pjay305]

I wanna do this I feel like I can maximize the homeowners buying potential when it comes to better roofing

[@internachi]

Great question. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@rudyherrera5670]

Great job Julie!!!

[@internachi]

Thank you!!

[@robinspencer1619]

What is flashing?

[@internachi]

Good question.

[@BobElliott]

Good job.

[@julieerck9125]

Thank you. I was slightly distracted by the cat.

[@internachi]

Thanks! Julie is the best.

[@carterbeck]

Another great video. Quick and thorough!

[@julieerck9125]

Thanks! Jacob did great sorting out my distraction.

[@internachi]

Julie is one of the best.

[@GoNuckingFuts]

You could see that cat at 3:00. I wasn't just seeing things.

[@internachi]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@laflamablanca33]

im 3 minutes in and she hasn't mentioned this is a best a 3/12 with shingles. okay good luck if you have this lady inspection your shit

[@internachi]

You can determine roof slope from watching a video. Awesome.

[@michaelsilkwood6129]

I've been roofing for years more than 25. If someone shows up with a metel ladder, it's always a red flag. She didn't mention some of that roof shouldn't even have shingles on it (to flat) should have flat material on. It don't even look like a 3/12. And she says sometimes she doesn't even get on the roof? That's crazy.

[@internachi]

Thank you for watching, Michael.

[@haileyboland8345]

the inspection is ok but when you say things like the appropriate amount of venting is there, you should really say what that is when you are using this as a teaching video. I find most instructional/educational videos are not very specific at all and they should be.

[@internachi]

Good point, Hailey. For technical training, I recommend www.nachi.org/education/

[@RollingInMy5pt0]

What if a seller doesnt fix?

[@internachi]

Sellers are not required to fix.

[@ara5823]

and here we go again go and beyond the standards of practice that have been outlined for home inspectors which does not require you to walk on a roof

[@internachi]

You're correct. Home inspectors are not required to walk upon any roof surface, but they are not restricted from doing so either.

[@carlosluque3285]

I see a cat in the roof jeje that funny great video july i get it

[@internachi]

Yep.