Although home inspection is not code inspection, building codes are helpful in understanding what is considered best practice in the installation of various roof-covering materials.
STEEP SLOPE
- R905.2 Asphalt Shingle
- R905.3 Clay and Concrete Tile
- R905.4 Metal Roof Shingles
- R905.5 Mineral Surfaced Roll Roofing
- R905.6 Slate Shingles
- R905.7 Wood Shingles
- R905.8 Wood Shakes
- R905.10 Metal Roof panels
LOW SLOPE
- R905.9 Built-up Roofs
- R905.11 Modified bitumen
- R905.12 Thermoset Single-ply Roofing
- R905.13 Thermoplastic Single-ply Roofing
- R905.14 Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
- R905.15 Liquid-appllied Roofing
- R905.16 Photovoltaic Shingles