While boots-on-the-roof inspections provide the best examination of roofing materials and integrity, they aren’t always possible. Not all roofs are safe to walk on. Some are too wet, icy, mossy, steep, or high. In other cases, the risk comes from external conditions, such as high winds, storms, or heat. Certain roofing materials, like metal or terra-cotta, may be unsafe to traverse without risking hurting the property or yourself. Furthermore, you can stay safe and still meet your ASHI Standard of Practice (SOP) by inspecting the roof from another vantage point. In May 2021, we explored whe ...
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