Although replacing or repairing an entire roof involves many details, there are four key elements to check for correct roof installation:
Shingles: They protect the roof, so they should be properly nailed down without too much overhang, and nothing should be loose.
Flashing: These metal strips keep water away from the roof’s critical areas, including skylights, vents, and chimney flutes. It should fit snugly and securely and cannot be pulling away from the roof in any spot.
Uniformity: The roof should have a uniform appearance. Step back and inspect the overall look- if you notice something that doesn’t look the same as everywhere else, that is a good place to check a little closer.
Rotting: It goes without saying that a rotting roof is not what we want to see. Any signs of rotting on the decking or around other parts of the build.
The best way to ensure everything is as it should be is to arrange for a professional roof inspection soon after the job is done.
They specialize in finding faults and ensuring full compliance and are less likely to miss something.
Your insurance firm may require a professional inspection before providing a quote for cover, so it is good practice to arrange one automatically.