Very thorough inspection observed by this insurance adjuster - Great Job!

@BenGromicko

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It's a good video. For more videos, check out www.nachi.org/tv/home-inspection/

Its always give me a chuckle when people pronounce roof as ruf

@BenGromicko

6 жыл бұрын

:)

You can bet that the thumbs down’s are from Realtor’s hahaha! Good video!!

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, April.

@wilmorris4225

2 жыл бұрын

Or the roofers.

Great video explaining a general roof inspection! I also train my inspectors to measure the course layout and the course reveal of the shingles courses and overhang, and also make sure the shingles are cut up out of the valley by 2” when it’s an “open cut” valley type. In Oregon our roofs would require more ridge ventilation due to the amount of moisture vapor that passes through the attic in the winter and also counteract the extreme heat in the summer.

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

We agree. More home inspection videos on kzread.info/head/PLKPEi6DdHVZyHK4tkfQuDKRPkBE5oWtuA

Wow! Thank you! Excellent video... I learned a lot!

@internachi

6 жыл бұрын

InterNACHI Member Russ Ackerman is one of the best home inspectors, and he's an instructor at the InterNACHI School www.nachi.org/school/

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

I like the recommendations for annual maintenance on the caulked flashings instead of repair/replace.

@BenGromicko

5 жыл бұрын

We agree.

Excellent and we'll detailed video. This video is actually a learning tool in my home inspection class. Very informative content.

@BenGromicko

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Good report, thanks

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching our video.

Thanks for your time sir. very useful

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Very informative, thank you.

@BenGromicko

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very educational thank u

@BenGromicko

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Col.

Great video. Extremely informative.

@BenGromicko

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Those THICK Ridge caps are 120_130mph wind rated like the demintional shingles. Usually u see 3 tab shingles cut for ridge cap. I sold residential roof sales for 7yrs & this is a GREAT GREAT roof inspection!

@BenGromicko

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@lukewise777

2 жыл бұрын

@@BenGromicko I'm near finishing my online Home Inspectionalong with a few more sections. Got to get in my ride alongs. 2 QUESTIONS. Can u recommend a/some inspectors in Birmingham, Alabama or an organization? Can u do a video on essential tools needed for a new home Inspector?

Great video. Would love to see a video from inspecting it from inside the attic

@BenGromicko

3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

Good video. When possible, I prefer to put the ladder somewhere other than the front entry. That way, if you dent the shingles or gutter, it's not at the most visible part of the house. However, if it's a sketchy roof and I'm by myself, I like to put the ladder somewhere visible from the street so that if I fall off, a neighbor will see my fat broken body lying in the shrubs.

@csr9408

5 жыл бұрын

Thats funny! Thought I was the only one that thought of placing my ladder in a conspicuous location especially on a sketchy roof.

@AdjusterTV

5 жыл бұрын

I've literally never damaged any part of the roof or gutter with my ladder in 20 years.

@AMindInOverdrive

5 жыл бұрын

Using a ladder stand-off against the fascia should stop any damage to the gutter/shingles. I used to clean gutters/windows and I only ever felt safe with a stand-off against the wall/fascia ;-)

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Good feedback and comment, Scott.

@nanope773

3 жыл бұрын

what's funny is y'all admitting to damaging other people's property when ur job is to find damage not create it! I wouldn't be surprised if y'all take a pic of it and blame it on the owner/seller! What's retarded is the home owner doesn't get a copy of the inspection and has to take the word and opinion of such ummmm... people of honor and integrity such as yourselves! Bwahaha! I can't wait till people come up with a intelligent, practical, and efficient purchasing process instead of the same retarded, broken, and assinine process that for no logical reason is still in place now! Probably right after they change the broken 2 party government hiarchy, racism(unless you're the actual racist demanding privaledged treatment because of your differences but only if it suits yourself), and homelessness (which i'm pretty sure is going to only continue to make historical lows now that to rent a small closet/box 2 times mymortgage Makes TOTAL MUUUUURRRRRRIIIIIICCCCCCCCAAAAAA??? I typed sense but my phone auto corrected...what can i say, it'a a smart phone! 💆💁

In the video it appears that some of the roof is flat or low pitch with asphalt shingles. If so then that is in improper installation of shingles on the flat and low pitch areas.

@BenGromicko

3 жыл бұрын

Asphalt shingles should not be installed on low-sloped roofs. You may be interested in www.nachi.org/mastering-roof-inspections.htm

I'm just getting started and looking to buy a ladder. I'm in Southern California looking at mostly single story homes. Ideally I'd like one ladder to do most everything. Any suggestions as to brand and ladder length? Not too concerned about price, but space savings is important.

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Giant Ladder. They did a webinar with us at kzread.info/dash/bejne/pISZj7dwn67fmrQ.html

2:35 - should there be flashing in the valley in an ideal world or is that sufficient?

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Membrane is the best.

I think when things come down irion surance is gonna need a review from the federal insurance commission. I have a feeling they're going to find some irregularities on their books regarding billing . Possibly a class action suit worth. #ErieInsurance

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment.

Do roofing companies generally charge for their own roofing inspection?...so they can get the final check from the insurance company

@BenGromicko

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure. I'd be cautious in hiring a roofing company to inspect their own work. I recommend a 3rd party neutral inspector, such as a certified home inspector at www.nachi.org/certified-inspectors

Nice job on the roof inspection, Russ. On a side note, has anyone ever told you that you look like Ron Howard and Forrest Griffin had a baby?

@resultspaid7250

4 жыл бұрын

You really know how to hurt a guy don't you. : )

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Good one.

Is it normal to have shingles on flat roof versus having roll roof? Flat roof looks like it’s less than 112 pitch.

@BenGromicko

Жыл бұрын

Right.

I just passed my final exam to be an internachi inspector. I want to work for a company this sounds a bit silly but will be be working with a coworker there? At the very beginning of my career I would feel a little more confident with someone else there with me as well haha. I notice someone else is on the roof with you ? So are you there with a coworker and he’s inspecting that roof as well?

@worldpeace3219

5 жыл бұрын

Have you done roofing before

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Veritas. InterNACHI provides everything you need to be your own home inspection business owner and operator. Visit nachi.org/everything for resources.

Have you seen valleys blow off ? just curious,Lloyd, roofer 36 years.

@BenGromicko

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Thanks for watching. Interested in becoming a code inspector? Check out our free online course at forum.nachi.org/t/new-free-online-course-to-become-a-code-inspector/185930. More home inspection videos are at www.nachi.org/webinar.

Are you going to mention that exposed drip edge at 5:23? In Michigan that would be a big problem. Missing mortar, not just water intrusion, but pests, rodents and bats potentially.

@BenGromicko

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Thanks for the feedback.

@sternarosenfeld407

3 жыл бұрын

Who in Michigan does good roofs

@687805

3 жыл бұрын

@@sternarosenfeld407 where abouts? Shingle, steel or flat roof?

@sternarosenfeld407

3 жыл бұрын

@@687805 shingles

@sternarosenfeld407

3 жыл бұрын

I need a good inspecter

Was that a flashlight you used on the flashing?

@BenGromicko

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Get one at inspectoroutlet.com/collections/flashlights

Idk about you but I've never seen somone cut grooves in a chimney for the flashing to tuck into

@BenGromicko

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

Do you recommend the roofer?

@BenGromicko

9 ай бұрын

Nope. But every roof should be inspected by a certified home inspector as part of a maintenance plan.

0:59 "...Check for any drip edge flashing that might be here. This one does not have any because the gutter is serving as a drip flashing". How does the gutter serve as a drip flashing? (answer: it does not)

@BenGromicko

2 жыл бұрын

Hm. Not sure. Good point. I'll have to watch that again, Bert.

Strap down your ladder. Ive had the wind blow my lladder down while on the roof. Luckily, homeowner across the street helped out. Ladder blow down never happened again!

@BenGromicko

2 жыл бұрын

Good advice. Yes.

What software do you use?

@BenGromicko

3 жыл бұрын

Report writing software resources are at Step #11 on www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm

Oh, no! I don’t have a “mountain view” here and n Michigan! 😱

@BenGromicko

7 ай бұрын

Dang.

Whats a ruffer?

@BenGromicko

3 жыл бұрын

That's a doggy the goes, "Roof, roof."

No drip edge the gutter serves as drip? NO what state are you in?

@BenGromicko

5 жыл бұрын

According to 2018 International Residential Code Section R905.2.8.5, all eaves and rake edges need flashing.

Do you count the damage you've done to the gutter with you ladder

@BenGromicko

5 жыл бұрын

No gutter damage was observed.

Amaturue homeowner work. This guy was going extra on them

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Every home should be inspected every year by a certified home inspector.

What a fuck ! How do know all that 😮

@BenGromicko

5 ай бұрын

He's an InterNACH trained and certified home inspector. The are the best.

Where are you located?

@BenGromicko

3 жыл бұрын

Russ was in Colorado in the inspection.

@shericreates

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenGromicko Thank you. Maybe I’ll move to Colorado when this is all over. I was thinking - fix my roof on this money pit or sell “as is” and buy a new Subaru and go Mountain hopping. Can’t guess I’m a skier. I should have bought a new Subaru.

Morrison! I recognize my hogbacks

@BenGromicko

5 жыл бұрын

Nice.

shingles on vent pipe installed wrong, definite leak. shingles on flat part definitely another leak.

@BenGromicko

5 жыл бұрын

Good catch, Pete.

There shouldn't be a tiny piece of shingle installed like that, minimum 6inch

@BenGromicko

Жыл бұрын

Yep.

If you get peaky it’s not sitting flat or he’ll no it ain’t squared

@BenGromicko

3 жыл бұрын

Got it.

Good inspection by inspector , crap roof. A lot going on there. Those trim boards for counter flashing are junk and def raise red flag as you walk around .

@internachi

6 жыл бұрын

Good catch. There are many problems on that roof that a well-trained home inspector should find. InterNACHI Member Russ Ackerman is one of the best home inspectors, and he's an instructor at the InterNACHI School www.nachi.org/school/

@2partsunknown62

5 жыл бұрын

Looks like a homeowner installation with the flashing. You’d really have to be like “ah screw it” do do it like that.

Dude looks just like Bill Burr

@BenGromicko

2 жыл бұрын

Yep.

i would prefer to cut in my rigglet at an angel across the brick instead of across the mortar joint...

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

Ruuf

@BenGromicko

3 жыл бұрын

Yuup.

I sure hope they’re above 18 if they’re flashing it seems like a lot

@BenGromicko

3 жыл бұрын

Nice.

The pitch of the sunroom looks lower than 4/12. The roof manufacturer will most likely not warranty roof and will most likely leak.

@BenGromicko

6 жыл бұрын

I believe that asphalt shingles may be used on slopes from 2:12 to 3.9:12, if special low-slope application procedures are followed.

@Beandiptheredneck

6 жыл бұрын

rarakawa1 manufacturers specify shingles Down to 2-12 pitch. Anything lower will not be warranted

@travisedwards9983

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on where the house is, if it has cold winters or not. Down to 3/12 is fine in many cases, and will be fully warrantied.

Guys seriously outta shape

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Breathin' heavy.

It’s pronounced roof not ruff 😂 I I can’t stress the way he says roof enough for the love of god

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Ha.

Sounds like he said he is a master from inner nazi lol

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Hm. Interesting. Take the free online master class at www.nachi.org/masterclass

🐕

@BenGromicko

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

That's an ugly ruff. I mean, ROOF

@BenGromicko

5 жыл бұрын

Heh, yep.

perform roof inspection but you need to talk to a qualified roofer ??? how about get that qualified roofer and cut your inspection out and save $$$

@BenGromicko

5 жыл бұрын

Good initial idea, but when you think about the other 9 systems in a home that the inspector is inspecting, it's not financially feasible to hire a 10 contractors (as you're logic followed would result).

@MKOMKONNNN

5 жыл бұрын

home inspector Performing a Roof Inspection with Russ Ackerman ahhhhhhhhh

How are you a roof inspector but don’t know the safe proper way to get to the roof from the ladder...😂😂 and it’s roof not ruuf.

@BenGromicko

3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Safety is critical.

He cant talk at all

@BenGromicko

5 жыл бұрын

Hm.