Exploring Xactimate Roofing / Inspection Photos Components: A Visual Guide In Training Video
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Today, we’re diving into the world of roofing with a visual guide to help you understand different roof structures and components. Let’s get started:
Roof Structures: Rafters vs. Trusses
- Rafters: They create spacious attics suitable for living space. You build rafters on-site, which can increase costs.
- Trusses: Made from pre-manufactured wood, trusses are complex and strong but can limit attic space due to their design.
- Visuals: Compare the openness of a rafter roof with the complexity of a truss roof.
The Importance of Drip Edges:
- Drip edge: This metal strip along the roof edge stops water from getting under shingles, protecting sheathing and preventing board rot.
- Visual: See a drip edge in action.
Fascia and Roof Vents:
- Fascia: This is at the roof edge, adding a finished look to the roof.
- Exhaust Vent: Crucial for proper ventilation, it lets hot air out of the attic.
- Flash Pipes: These white pipes release heat from the attic.
- Visuals: See detailed images of fascia, exhaust vents, and flash pipes.
Roof Components:
- Chimney: A key part of the roof that needs careful inspection.
- Synthetic Felt: An essential underlayment for roofs, typically 15 pounds unless conditions require otherwise.
- Ice and Water Shield: A shield that meets code requirements and protects against water infiltration, often vital for insurance approval.
- Visuals: Close-up views of a chimney, synthetic felt, and ice and water shield.
Roof Installation Process:
- Sheeting: The base of the roof, often OSB sheathing over original tongue and groove sheeting.
- Gutter Measurement: Important for replacement estimates, includes measuring gutter width and length.
- Ridge Vent: Helps with ventilation, allowing heat to escape and maintaining a healthy roof.
- Visuals: Watch roofers in action, see OSB sheathing, and focus on the ridge vent.
Hail Damage Assessment:
- Identifying Hail Damage: Look closely at the roof, soft metals, and surrounding areas to spot hail damage.
- Visual: Examples of hail damage and the importance of checking everything around it.
These images offer great insights into various roofing aspects. Next time, we’ll use this knowledge to effectively estimate roofing line items. Join us for a practical guide! Stay tuned