Goal:

The goal of this course is to teach inspectors how to inspect the roof-covering system of a home.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• inspect all different types of residential roofs;

• identify the systems and components of roof systems;

• understand how the components of a roof system function and perform;

• describe to clients defects observed at the roof system.

Course includes:

• 30,573 words;

• 2 hours of instructional video;

• inspection and writing assignment;

• research and writing assignment;

• 100 quiz questions in 8 quizzes;

• a 75-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool);

• instant grading; and

• a downloadable, printable Certificate of Completion.

Inspectors will learn the following:

• Common Roof Terms

• General Roof Terms

• Roof Styles and Details

• Common Roof Issues

• Gutters and Drainage

• Roof Drainage and Gutters

• Downspout Terminations

• Framing and Trim

• Roof Framing From Outside

• Roofing Trim

• Roof Coverings

• Asphalt Shingles I

• Asphalt Shingles II

• Slate Tile Roofing

• Clay and Concrete Tile

• Asbestos Cement Tiles

• Wood Shingle and Shake I

• Wood Shingle and Shake II

• Flat Roofs: Roll Roofing

• Flat Roofs: Built-up

• Flat Roofs: Membranes

• Metal Roofing

• Roofing Oddities

• Roof Flashings

• Edge and Ridge Flashings

• Valley Flashings

• Roof-to-Roof Flashings

• Roof-to-Wall Flashings

• Chimney Flashings

• Vents and Other Penetrations

• Roof Ventilation

• Basic Ventilation

• Inspecting Chimneys

• Masonry Chimneys

• Manufactured Chimneys

How to Perform Roof Inspections Course

Course # 3200

https://www.nachi.org/roofingcoursereleased2005.htm

Activity

Assignments

Estimated hours for the average student

Academic Engagement

Reading online course material at 140 words per minute

3.6

Watching and listening to instructional video

2.0

Taking quizzes

2.5

Taking the exam

2.3

Conducting a directed and independent inspection study performed according to the Standards of Practice, including the development of an inspection report

4.0

Submitting an inspection and writing assignment

0.5

Submitting a research and writing assignment

0.5

Total

15.4 

Preparation

Studying & reviewing instructional material in preparation for taking quizzes and exam

12.0

Reading the downloaded student course book including taking the quizzes with the book

3.0

Reading, research, and studying related to completing the research and writing assignment

4.0

Studying and preparing for inspection processes according to a Standards of Practice, including capturing and storing digital images with a camera or device, making observations, evaluating conditions, deducing, formulating opinions, communicating observations in written form, attaining competency in performing inspections and using an inspection checklist or software and other inspection tools in producing a report.

10.0

Total

29.0

Sub Total

44.4 

Overall Total

• 44.0 clock hours

• 44.0 InterNACHI CE credit hours

• 4.4 CEU