Roof Inspections

[Timothy Wile]

Do you guys get up on tile roofs for the inspections or inspect from accessible ladder for visual?

[John Shishilla]

I usually will not walk on tile. From ladder and binoculars.

[William E. Siegel]

John,

If you dont walk the roof, how do you know if there are any loose field or ridge tiles. Most tile roofs will not crack under your weight. The only ones you have to be real careful with are the clay tile.

[Linas I. Dapkus]

I've got one scheduled for Saturday with a clay tile roof. Buyer asked if I will be walking on it. Nope. I've got binoculars, a ladder and 20X zoom camera.

[John Shishilla]

Originally Posted by wsiegel

John,

If you dont walk the roof, how do you know if there are any loose field or ridge tiles. Most tile roofs will not crack under your weight. The only ones you have to be real careful with are the clay tile.

The biggest problem is not whether or not I will crack them. The biggest problem is when they do crack I will be blamed. If a customer wants me to walk it, I will, with their permission and blessing. Most people who have clay do not want you on it. IMHO