Roofs

A roof with a slope between 2/12 and 4/12 can be said to be:

A low slope roof

What may be an exterior sign of rafters installed at too wide a span?

A waviness in the roof plane

The inspector doesn't have to inspect the garage roof. (T/F)

False

According to most standards of practice, the home inspector is not required to:

Inspect attached accessories

A flat roof has a slope of:

Less than 2/12

Which roof covering is most likely to last the longest.

Slate shingles

Why should an inspector stay off a tile roof?

Tile is too brittle

When can a wood roof be safely walked on?

When the roof is dry

Rafter spread is:

Where the roof load pushes the rafters outward