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Attic/Roof

Attic ( ) See Remarks ( ) N/A Insulation and components prevent a full inspection.

ROOF TYPE: ( ) COVENTIONAL FRAMING ( ) TRUSSES ( ) ______________________________________________

INSPECTION ACCESS: ( ) ENTERED FULL ACCESS ( ) ENTERED PARTIAL ACCESS-inspection limited [F]

( ) VIEWED FROM ACCESS OPENING-inspection limited due to ________________________________ [F]

INSULATION DEPTH: ______________________ INSULATION TYPE: ( ) LOOSE FILL ( ) BATTS

( ) Appears Functional (where visible) ( ) Adverse Conditions [F] ( ) Staining evident [C] ( ) Sagging/broken framing [A]

( ) Altered framing [A] ( ) Missing/damaged : _________________________________________ [A] ( ) Poor ventilation [A]

( ) Vent screens damaged /missing [A] ( ) Vents blocked [A] ( ) Vent fan inoperative/not tested [A]

( ) Damaged turbine vent(s) [A] ( ) Access panel damaged/missing [A] ( ) Attic ladder needs repair [S]

( )Vapor barrier needed [A] ( ) Under insulted (current standard 8"-10") [M] ( ) Insulation covering lights [S]

( ) Skylight chase not insulated [A] ( ) Insulation missing/displaced at ____________________________________________ [A] ( ) Evidence of rodents [P] ( ) Evidence of wood destroying organisms/damage noted [P]

Flashing/Penetrations/Skylights/General ( ) See Remarks ( ) N/A

( ) Appears Functional ( ) Adverse Conditions [F] ( ) Vent caps missing [A] ( ) Vent caps damaged [A]

( ) Separations At: ( ) Attic Vent(s) ( ) Chimney(s) ( ) Electric mast ( ) Heating/cooling Penetrations ( ) ______________

( ) Perimeter drip edge ( ) Roof/wall transitions ( ) Skylight(s) ( ) Vent pipe(s) [A]

( ) Skylights cracked/damaged [A] ( ) Poor quality skylight [F] ( ) Skylight not secured to curb [A]

( ) Unsecured flashing [A] ( ) Rusted flashing [M] ( ) No lead flashing found at tiled area penetrations [F]

( ) Flashing not fully visible [F] ( ) Vent flashing folds incomplete/improper [A] ( ) Antenna(s) improperly attached [A]

( ) Perimeter details improper [F] ( ) Gas appliance vent clearance inadequate [S] ( ) Trim vegetation away from roof [A]

( ) Remove leaves/debris from roof surface [A]

Gutters/Drains ( )See Remarks ( ) N/A Comments are not provided on system effectiveness as a part of this inspection

( ) FULL ( ) PARTIAL ( ) ROOF DRAINS ( ) SUGGESTED TO CONTROL DRAINAGE ________________________

( ) Appears Functional ( ) Adverse Conditions [F] ( ) Debris filled [A] ( ) Sagging/loose [A] ( ) Down spouts missing [M]

( ) Route down spouts away from foundation [A] ( ) Gutters leak [A] ( ) Screens missing at drains [A]

( ) Scuppers are undersized [M] ( ) Suggest emergency scuppers at flat area parapet walls [A] ( ) Drains not tested [C]

Roof Type/Condition ( ) See Remarks ( ) N/A Past or present leak determination is not a part of this inspection

( ) GABLE ( ) HIP ( ) LOW SLOPED ( ) MANSARD ( )SHED ( ) ________________________________________

( ) VIEWED PARTIALLY DUE TO: ( ) STEEP SLOPE ( ) HEIGHT ( ) MATERIAL TYPE

Primary Surface ( ) See Remarks ( ) N/A ( ) WALKED ( ) VIEWED USING BINOCULARS

( ) COMPOSITE SHINGLES ( ) WOOD SHAKE ( ) WOOD SHINGLE ( ) NUMBER OF LAYERS _______________

( ) Appears Functional ( ) Adverse Conditions [F] ( ) Cracking [M] ( ) Missing/damaged sections [A]

( ) Insufficient pitch [F] ( ) Soft spots noted [F] ( ) Normal maintenance required [A] ( ) Prior patching evident [C]

( )At/near end of life [F] ( ) Appears to be defective material [F] ( ) Cupping /clawing noted [ A] ( ) Tabs not sealed [A]

( )Granule loss noted [M] ( ) Exposed fasteners need sealant [A] ( ) Fastener length/placement improper [M]

( ) Improper/amateur installation [M]

Primary Surface ( ) See Remarks ( ) N/A ( ) WALKED ( ) VIEWED USING BINOCULARS

( ) CLAY TILE ( ) CONCRETE TILE ( ) FIBROUS TILE ( ) METAL ( )______________________________________

( ) Appears Functional ( )Adverse Conditions [F] ( ) Cracking [M] ( ) Broken tiles [A] ( ) Missing sections [A]

( ) Displaced sections [A] ( ) Ridge tiles not secured [A] ( ) Not properly fastened -3 courses at perimeter [F]

( ) Missing anti-pond provisions noted at perimeter [M] ( ) Missing/damaged mortar pack [A] ( ) Underlayment worn [A]

( ) At near end of life [F] ( ) Normal maintenance required [A] ( ) Prior repairs evident [C] ( ) Insufficient pitch [F]

Primary Surface ( ) See Remarks ( ) N/A ( ) WALKED ( ) VIEWED USING BINOCULARS

( ) BUILT UP ( ) FOAM ( ) MEMBRANE ( ) ROLLED COMPOSITION CAP SHEET ( ) ________________________

( ) Appears Functional ( ) Adverse Conditions [F] ( ) Cracking [M] ( ) Open seams [A] ( ) Exposed nailing [F]

( ) Ponding evident [M] ( ) Normal Maintenance required [A] ( ) Prior patching evident [C] ( ) Exposed felt [A]

( ) Blisters noted [F] ( ) Alligatoring noted [F] ( ) Lifted nails [A] ( ) Soft spots noted [F] ( ) Granule loss noted [M]

( ) Holes/cuts/openings need repair [A] ( ) Coating is de-laminating [A] ( ) Re-coating is needed at _________________ [A]

( ) Appears to be defective material [F] ( ) At or near end of life [F] ( ) Improper/amateur installation [M]

Remarks: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Key to Symbols: [A] Attention Required [C] Consult Seller [E] Engineering Consult [P] Pest control consult [F] Further review suggested [M] Monitor or repair [S] Safety issue

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