SCOPE OF THE INSPECTION:

The roof of the above mentioned residence has been inspected by a qualified inspector employed by Marsh Construction Services, LLC. The professional opinion of the inspector contained in this report is solely an opinion and does not constitute a warranty or guarantee. The inspector has inspected all exterior roof components and documented in general terms the type of roof, its approximate remaining life expectancy, storm damage observed, and overall condition at the time of this inspection. Where accessible, Marsh Construction Services, LLC. has noted all conditions that may compromise any inspected roof component’s ability to shed water and/or realize its intended life. Verification of actual roof performance and/or troubleshooting of existing conditions, such as water testing, are NOT included in the scope of our inspection unless specifically requested and mentioned in our report. This inspection should not be considered a guarantee of actual roof performance, as performance is contingent upon the condition of internal system components not accessible to our inspector. This roof was not inspected for conformance to local building codes. The inspector has not inspected the attic area nor did the inspector perform a visual interior inspection looking for past or present roof performance issues. All present and prior disclosures along with other inspection reports should be reviewed and addressed prior to the close of escrow.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Unless specifically mentioned in this report, the following are NOT included in this report: decks, balconies, detached structures, patio covers, out buildings, sheds and bonus rooms. The structure is a single family residence. The roof is a laminated architectural shingle, installed over wood decking and assumed to have an organic felt membrane. A roof system of this type requires periodic repair and maintenance work. Repair work is what we deem necessary and is not intended to correct all material and/or application flaws. The pitch of the roof appears to be 6/12 on the rear elevations and 9/12 on the upper main elevations. The typical life expectancy of this roofing material is 20 years. The estimated remaining serviceable life of the roof is 15-20 years, with required maintenance. The overall condition of the roof is fair, but with granular loss across the front and rear elevations.

FINDINGS:

1. As discussed with The owner, the roof is in the early stages of its expected life cycle, current storm damage aside, the roof has approximately 15-20 years left before its replacement becomes critical.

A. The upper front roof has lots of weather checking and granular loss

2. Many Hail strikes were observed upon the visit, see as described below.

A. Front Elevation has 9 hail strikes documented in the test area

B. Upper Rear Elevation has 8 hail strikes documented in the test area

D. Left Rear Elevation has 8 hail strikes documented in the test area

E. Right RearElevation has 8 hail strikes documented in the test area

F. Hail strikes to two window screens as well as the storm door screen

G. Siding on the left elevation has 7 hail strikes breaking through the vinyl siding and other strikes creasing the panels

H. Siding on the front elevation has 4 hail strikes breaking through the vinyl siding and other strikes creasing the panels

There were many more hail strikes and bruised shingles observed that can be seen with the naked eye but are unable to be shown through digital photography.

RECOMMENDATION:

Due to the damage found across all elevations of the roof, a full replacement is the recommended method to correct the observed deficiencies.