Introduction

Identifying Products

• Composition Shingles
• Slate
• Tile
• Wood Shingles and Shakes
• Vegetative Roof (Green Roof)
• Metal Roof Systems
• Exotic/Specialty
• Low Slope
• Energy Efficient Methods
• Deck Types

Roof Accessories/Details

• Skylights
• Chimneys
• Flashings
• Vents

Identification Assistance for Specialty Systems

Destructive Testing

• Freeze delamination testing
• Water tube penetration testing
• Repetitive abrasion testing
• Fire retardation testing

Nondestructive

• Visual Inspection
  1. Hail and Wind
  2. General Appearance

• Debris

1. Physical Damage
2. Surface Condition
3. Blistering

• Perimeter
• Flashing

1. Penetrations
2. Drainage
3. Gutter

• Downspouts
• Leaks

Dealing With Roofers

Working with Manufacturers and Consultants

Xactimate And The Real World

Additional Specialty Expenses

• Roof Warranty
• Code Updates
  1. Mandatory upgrades
  2. City specific interpretation
• Interior Protection
• Leaks
• Extreme steep and high
• Custom Metal Fabrication
• Waterproofing
• Lightning Protection