Advanced Roof Inspections
This course will teach inspectors how to perform visual inspections of a roof system. It covers all aspects of common roof terms, gutters, and drainage, framing and trim, roof coverings, roof flashing, roof ventilation, and a brief section on inspecting chimneys. Ladder safety will also be included in the course. This is an InterNachi approved course for 24 hours of continuing training.
Goal: Students will learn how to inspect the roof-covering and exterior systems of a home.
After completing course requirements, the student will be able to:
- Inspect various types of residential roof systems
- Identify the systems and components of roof and exterior systems
- Understand how the components of roof and exterior systems function and perform
- Understand how moisture, heat and energy move through a home
- Describe to clients the defects observed at the roof or exterior inspection
Course Syllabus
During this training, students will learn the following:
- General roof terms
- Roof styles and details
- Common roof concerns
- Roof gutters and drainage
- Downspout terminations
- Roof framing and trim
- Roof coverings
- Asphalt shingles I and II
- Slate tile
- Clay and concrete tile
- Asbestos cement tile
- Wood shingles and shake I and II
- Metal
- Flat roofs
- Roll roofing
- Built-up
- Membranes
- Roofing oddities
- Flashings
- Roof
- Edge and ridge
- Valley
- Roof-to-roof
- Roof-to-wall
- Chimney
- Vents and other penetrations
- Roof and basic ventilation
- Chimneys
- Inspections
- Masonry and manufactured
Course Additional Information
Included with your NETI experience:
- Breakfast and lunch provided daily