Description
This program will cover the following:
1. Roof Types
Gable, hip, shed, dormer, mansard, gambrel, low pitch, and flat roof
Installation of each type of roof
Discussion of pros and cons of each type of roof
Maintenance
Safety
Defects
2. Roof Frames
Wood rafters, wood ridges, wood trusses, metal trusses, wood joists, metal joists, knee walls and collar ties
Installations of each type of roof frame
Discussion of pros and cons of using each type of roof frame
Maintenance
Safety
Defects
3. Roof Sheathings
Plywood, particle board, solid plank and metal sheathings
Installations of each type of roof sheathings
Discussion of pros and cons of using each type of vent
Maintenance
Safety
Defects
4. Roofing
Metals, tiles, wood shingle, slate shingle, asphalt shingle, asphalt/fiberglass shingle, asbestos-cement shingle, asphalt roll, rubber roll, and tar/gravel
Installation of each type of roofing
Discussion of pros and cons of using each type of roofing
Maintenance
Safety
Defects
5. Roof Drains
Aluminum gutter, vinyl gutter, wood gutter, copper gutter, aluminum downspout, vinyl downspout, and copper downspout
Installation of each type of roof drain
Discussion of pros and cons of using each type of roof drain
Maintenance
Safety
Defects
6. Roof Vents
Ridge vent, gable vent, roof fans & vents, soffit vent, and louver vent
Installations of each type of vent
Discussion of pros and cons of using each type of vent
Maintenance
Safety
Defects
7. Chimneys
For heating system and fireplaces
Types: Brick, stone, masonry block, and metal
Will review structural components of a chimney such as: Chases, flue liners, flashings, cricket, caps, dampers, footings, and rain caps.
Installations of each type of chimneys as well as its structural components
Discussion of pros and cons of using each type of chimney
Maintenance
Safety
Defects
Credits: 3 Ceu’s
Instructor: William Chow, N.J. State Licensed Home Inspector
