Steep roofing and flat roofing are discussed in a material-by-material organization. Dedicated sections on flashings provide comprehensive coverage of this area where roofing problems frequently occur. 432 pp.

Essentials of Home Inspection: Roofing - Table of Contents:

• Steep Roofing: General Strategies
• Asphalt Shingles
• Wood Shingles and Shakes
• Slate
• Clay Tile
• Concrete Tile
• Fiber Cement (Asbestos Cement, Mineral Cement, or Cement Asbestos) Shingles
• Metal
• Roll Roofing
• Steep Roof Flashings: Valley Flashings
• Chimney Flashings
• Pipe or Stack Flashings
• Roof/Sidewall Flashings
• Roof Intersections with Walls Above
• Hip and Ridge Flashings
• Skylights
• Solariums
• Steep Roofs that Meet Flat Roofs Above or Below
• Drip Edge Flashings
• Dormer Flashings
• Flat Roofing: Built-up Roofing (Tar and Gravel)
• Modified Bitumen
• Synthetic Rubber (Elastomeric, EPDM)
• Plastic Roofing (PVC, Thermoplastic)
• Metal Roofing
• Roll Roofing
• Polyurethane Foam (PUF) Roofing
• Flat Roof Flashings
• Inspection Tools
• Inspection Checklist
• Answers to Quick Quizzes