Clay Tile Roofs

Clay Tile Roofs

Home buyers do you allow your home inspector to walk on a clay tile roof during a home inspection? Now, this is an  interesting question for a buyer purchasing a new home. Although, most likely the answer would be yes, which is logical thought. However, many home inspectors state with great claims through video and their websites they inspect all roofs by walking them during their inspection. However, this is misleading the consumer. The experts  suggest that clay tile roofs should not be walked on by humans during the inspection process. The two leading causes are debris and humans. With humans walking the roof there is a great chance that a home inspector can crack a tile roof during the inspections.  Another logical way of inspecting a clay tile roof is with a ladder and binoculars to make sure that no further latent defects can happen during the inspection process. This is inspection process does visual see other defects with close up appearance, such tile slippage,  cracks and other defects. These defects should always be recommended for further evaluation by a roofing contractor. A roofing contractor being skilled professional know with precision how to walk a  clay tile roof. Carefully know what to expect during clay tile roof inspection.