What do you guys spot as issues?

Specific Inspection Topics Roofing Inspections
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I did a home warranty inspection last night and the roof seemed like it was installed at a low cost to the builder. So far I’m seeing no underlayment, no drip edge flashing, and a few tears from installation I’m guessing? Also the shingles are lifting in various areas (hard to tell from pics) is that an issue also?

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B50sroGbv1mLRnREWUhSWWl4TzQ/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B50sroGbv1mLWW04cWhYd0h2OE0/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B50sroGbv1mLTGRVc3RuaGNObEE/edit?usp=drive_web

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B50sroGbv1mLcV9zb3lMWmFjNDA/edit?usp=drive_web

Sorry for the links but I’m on my mobile and can’t post pics for some reason…

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Just call out what you see.

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Yes the lifted shingles are caused by fasteners lifting and they will eventually pierce the shingle above and start leaking. Good calls.

When you see corners cut like this, start looking closely at the details of flashing, valleys & ridges, nailing patterns, etc. You will inevitably find many other defects.