Includes inspecting the insulation, ventilation, ductwork, access/egress. Checking underside of decking
for signs of leakage.
In an unfinished attic, the home inspector can see any number of structural framing elements, including rafters, trusses, joists, collar ties and roof sheathing.
The inspector will take note of:
- truss modification;
- cut rafters, especially around skylights;
- sagging rafters;
- sagging roof sheathing;
- poor ventilation;
- mold;
- roof leaks;
- sistered or repaired rafters;
- missing or broken collar ties;
- cracked or split rafters;
- evidence of past fires;
- trusses out of plumb more than 1/50th of the height; and truss modifications
