Texas Inspectors - will you pry up shingles?

[Kenton H. Shepard, CMI]

Apparently the TX SOP does not state the percentage of shingles that should be lifted? How does it read?

[Michael R. Boyett]

It reads:

(3) report as Deficient:

(A) a roof covering that is not appropriate for the slope of the roof;

(B) deficiencies in:

(i) fastening of roof covering material, as determined by a random sampling;

(ii) roof covering materials;

(iii) flashing details;

(iv) skylights; and

(v) other roof penetrations

[Kenton H. Shepard, CMI]

Thanks Mike. Pretty vague, but I suppose that might work in your favor also. Once you've lifted two shingles, unless they're right next to each other, you've done a random sampling. Of course no one wants to damage even two shingles.
Seems like state requirements that require an inspector to damage private property without the permission of the owner wouldn't carry much wieght in court. Then again I guess it's not court you're worried about. That worry would be a hearing before the board at which your license might be atr risk.

There must be a natural law requiring every committee to have at least one idiot.

[Michael R. Boyett]

Originally Posted by kshepard

There must be a natural law requiring every committee to have at least one idiot.

Yep, and that one committee member is now at the end of his term and will be replaced next month. I'd apply but it requires 5 years as a licensed Texas inspector and I only have 4.5 years. I might apply anyway .

[Kenton H. Shepard, CMI]

The CertainTeed Shingle Applicator's Manual recommends slicing through the adhesive strip with a knife when shingles are impossible to pry up. It's then a matter of adding a few dabs of sealant with a caulking gun before you leave to re-seal shingles.

[jogle]

Just curious and I would try it here but we have about 8 inches of snow on the roofs. Has anyone tried a stud finder to find nails used to attached shingles? It would be a non invasive test although (if successful) statistically difficult to confirm nail pattern over the entire roof- protocol required.