If the roof appears to be in poor condition in the appraisal pictures then often lenders will ask for a certification from a roof inspector estimating the remaining life of the roof.
Roof in poor condition.
Roofs that are older than 20 years will normally show signs of deterioration but finding out the extent of any needed repairs saves you a lot of trouble.
Had roof repaired and new cimpanybsaid poor workmanship and products use or roof would be fine.
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A contractor may be able to.
There may be a number rating 1 10 1 100 or a naming standard good fair poor etc.
Leaks can occur for a number of reasons.
Items that penetrate the roof are by far the most common source of leaks.
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The first thing to look for is any roof penetrations.
Penetrations can include plumbing and roof vents chimneys dormers or anything else that projects through the roof.
Your inspector will tell you about the issues that you need to address.
Watch the video for instruction on how to recoat your roof tiles.
Numbers can also be combined with a color rating as a visual indicator.
If the exterior roof sagged and the ridge beam is uneven or loose it s a structural problem that a construction professional must address.
In fact it s rare for leaks to develop in open areas of uninterrupted shingles even on older roofs.
Other deferred maintenance issues that may also get flagged.
However if your roof is say five years old and in relatively good condition a new roof may not offer you much benefit.
By reviewing a larger sample of examples the author intends to show comparisons of the roof condition rating systems in use by service providers.
Broken window panes leaking water lines missing handrails broken heating systems or noticeable electrical problems.
I really can t give a straight answer to a perfectly reasonable question that you have asked because i don t know the condition of your roof nor what arrangements you had with a roofing contractor.
Local appraisers will undoubtedly notice if your roof is in poor condition and will reduce your home value accordingly depending on how serious your roof problems are.
1 roof leaks and moisture.
Inspect the surface of your tiles for weather damage mold or lichen build up.
Put yourself in the buyers shoes.
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If the condition of the tiles is poor you may need to consider recoating the roof tiles.