How to Perform a Roof Inspection According to the InterNACHI® SOP

[@alexdomenick2135]

As a brand newly licensed home inspector these interact videos have helped me as much almost more than the actual program I took to get certified, thank you all for the resources! Keep it up!

[@internachi]

Glad to help

[@samwilliams5387]

Jim Krumm is a bad ass home inspector. Any video you guys post with Jim- he's got my full attention. Also is that Jim's son/relative shadowing him? That's pretty awesome!

[@internachi]

He's the best. Yes, that's Jim's son.

[@joshuaderungs8792]

Great video! I’m a roof sales rep and they didn’t teach me this at all before I started.

[@internachi]

Glad it was helpful! Is there anything else we can help you with?

[@jonathonharbeck7287]

Same here Josh, I work in AZ

[@TT-eo5xj]

@@internachi yes, how to know what wind damage looks like and how it's looks so I know when what an insurance adjuster would buy please

[@NASCAR_Junk]

I have an interview for a roofing inspector job. These videos are very helpful. My main concern is slipping off the roof though.

[@internachi]

You can do it!

[@mariojohnson3500]

Another outstanding webinar!

[@internachi]

Thank you for watching and making a good comment.

[@akivatalansky]

Thinking about becoming a home inspector. I really enjoyed this informative video.

[@internachi]

Go to Step #2 at www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm

[@hozelaud1667]

Thank you ,thank you for sharing always ,will keep watching ,please send more videos if you can ,tnx

[@internachi]

Thanks for watching.

[@BoZo-lh4oo]

I fell of a roof before ran out of floor 😂 was looking forward but a rope shall always be use

[@internachi]

Okay.

[@TheWmiller8]

Thank you for sharing. Here in California we have a half dozen different roofs that take a lot of detail inspections specifically on clay roofs

[@internachi]

Thanks for sharing.

[@ceceliapassarella8485]

I always enjoy your videos

[@internachi]

Thank you, Cecelia.

[@Bigboiwil]

How do you write a report for a roof survey? Are there templates?

[@internachi]

We have customizable checklists at www.nachi.org/home-inspection-checklist.htm

[@drummingbad9358]

How about a close up of the hail damage? or a seperate video on varies degrees of hail damage on different roof coverings?

[@internachi]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@markjumper725]

Through out this video series, the inspector references "sections" such as 3.1 Roof. Is this simply to reference the Courses on the InterNACHI site? Or a specific section of a given inspection checklist?

[@internachi]

We're referring to www.nachi.org/sop.htm

[@Camoscales]

Commenting just so I can look back at this info

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Excellent video! Thanks

[@internachi]

Glad you liked it!

[@priceandpride]

stay 6 feet back from the edge! I wish more inspectors would be this thorough. Usually they just blow through in an hour and half and call it good

[@internachi]

Agreed. Good point.

[@johndooley8078]

Where can I get a guide to properly inspecting a roof?

[@internachi]

www.nachi.org/certified-inspectors

[@mikethompson7436]

How about when your ladder rubbing the paint off the gutter or when you pop the old drip edge off and add new so you can't tell its a overlay

[@internachi]

Right. You've got to get up there. Get close to what you're inspecting.

[@sultandamani9069]

Should we check the Hail Damage??

[@internachi]

Sure.

[@ABetterInspectionTX]

What computer does he use?

[@internachi]

Not sure. You can ask Jim at www.nachi.org/certified-inspectors/james-krumm-cmi-6629

[@1974joemc]

i love the camers work

[@internachi]

Thank you for watching. It's fun making home inspection videos.

[@benwilliams1889]

Do home inspectors walk two-story roofs? Seems a bit dangerous accessing it from the ground unless there was some roof access from the attic.

[@internachi]

Glad you enjoyed watching the video.

[@jonathanwilkes8141]

Many do not, as it would often require setting up a second ladder on the roof. New tech has made it easier to inspect two story homes with drones. The SOP does not require any inspector to walk a roof.

[@andrewrios2295]

Great video thank you

[@internachi]

Thank you.

[@HsingSun]

I think the homeowner insurance would reject the claim because the adjuster would say "not enough damage" for the claim. It happened to me.

[@internachi]

Maybe.

[@Barnwellvideo]

What is that other vent near the HVAC and main stack sewer vent?

[@internachi]

Yes.

[@Barnwellvideo]

@@internachi What is that other vent near the HVAC and main stack sewer vent?

[@lukewise777]

It could be for fireplace venting. COULD BE! It or the other is for furnace or hot water heater.

[@georgelelandturner]

I think vapor retardant is a more appropriate term than vapor barrier. I true vapor barrier blocks virtually all vapor.

[@internachi]

Right. Most materials (even glass) are unable to completely stop vapor diffusion; thus, calling something a “vapor barrier” is a bit of a wrong label. The current trend in building science is to refer to materials as “vapor retarders,” meaning that while they retard or slow down the movement of water vapor, they do not completely halt the process. Materials that significantly slow down the vapor diffusion process are said to have low permeability, or simply “low-perm.” Typical building codes consider a material to be a vapor retarder if it has a perm rating of 1.0 or less.

[@davekauffman8727]

" I need to replace the roof, rooves actually, there are two, one on top of the other, and both are in bad shape. I'm not sure how to find the building code requirements for my area of NY State, and I'd like to make sure that what I build is acceptable.

[@internachi]

Interesting, Dave. I recommend visiting codes.iccsafe.org/search/map and clicking NY. There, you'll find NYS code.

[@lukewise777]

U should ALWAYS clean off old roofing b4 installing a new roof. Although many states building codes allow multiple roofs, it AUTOMATICALLY voids shingle manufacturers warranty!

[@IJSayin]

Wich is what has me skeptical about taking the job

[@internachi]

Taking the job? I don't understand "taking the job."

[@IJSayin]

Do a high pitch roof.

[@internachi]

Why? It's not safe, and it's not required.

[@vids595]

Ruph? We have rOOfs where I live.

[@internachi]

Glad you enjoyed watching the video.

[@OsiasWarfare]

The camera should be pointing to what he is referring to instead of staying focused on him

[@internachi]

I appreciate that!

[@robertstover4665]

You are scratching the gutter sir

[@internachi]

Maybe.

[@Roofingportland]

uno de los seguros de tu escaleras no estaba bien unos de el lado izquierda tenga cuidado por favor

[@internachi]

Estás en lo correcto. Jim es un inspector cuidadoso. Gracias por mirar y comentar.

[@ssrichz]

You put the ladder on the gutter? I'd be upset if that were my home

[@internachi]

It's a common practice. I prefer setting the ladder on the siding or rake board.

[@dansmith8694]

“Cosmetic hail damage” is DAMAGE and results in reduced performance. ANY reduction in performance or lifespan is a claimable loss. Their insurance 100% owes them a new roof.

[@internachi]

Glad you enjoyed watching the video.

[@sultandamani9069]

If there is Hail Damage and we Skipped...

[@internachi]

Nope.

[@Calx91]

If you want that sale you’re gonna walk on that roof and inspect the attic

[@internachi]

Hm. Interesting.

[@jamessandlin4406]

once again the safety cult demonstrates how not to do anything involving any risk his safety is paramount don't forget he is getting paid

[@internachi]

Glad you enjoyed watching the video.

[@alexdomenick2135]

There are surely tons of inspectors who are half assed when inspecting but this Jim dude is thorough and professional, nobody likes the inspectors but without them our building standards would have been in the toilet. Cut the man some slack!