Jabuka Home Inspection Co Inspector Sam Jabuka Realtor:

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1 Roof Certification Inspection Prepared Exclusively For John Doe 1234 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield CA 93309, Inspection Date 01/30/2014 Prepared by Jabuka Home Inspection Co Inspector Sam Jabuka Realtor:

2 03/07/2014 Page 2 Report Index Roof Inspection Information 3 Roof Inspection - Exterior 5 0TL Roof Inspection - Attic 6 0TL Roof Inspection - Roof 7 0TL Roof Inspection - Interior 9

3 03/07/2014 Page 3 Roof Inspection Information It is the client's sole responsibility to read this report in its entirety and to research any and all jurisdictional permits required by the local authorities regarding the property in contract before the close of escrow or settlement. The client is to personally perform a diligent visual inspection of the property after the seller vacates to insure that no "condition " was concealed by personal property and/or stored items while occupied or damaged during the seller's evacuation of the building. Should any "condition " be revealed that was not addressed within this report prior to or after the close of escrow or settlement, please contact our office immediately for an additional evaluation regarding such "condition ". CLIENT & SITE INFORMATION CLIENT NAME John Doe. LOCATION 1234 Stockdale Hwy. INSPECTED BY Sam Jabuka. WEATHER & SOIL Weather conditions during the inspection: Clear, degrees, and the ground was dry. ATTENDING Client(s) & and inspector. BUYER'S AGENT LISTING AGENT BUILDING CHARACTERISTICS STRUCTURE 1 story single-family residence. MAIN ENTRY North. INSPECTION METHOD The inspector walked on the roof and viewed the accessible roofing components. ROOF COVERING(S) Materials: fiberglass/asphalt composition shingles. ROOF LAYERS(S) 1 layer. ROOF DRAINAGE Materials: metal rain gutters. CHIMNEY(S)/FLUE(S) Materials: stucco chimney with a metal flue. PROPERTY INFORMATION BUILDING STATUS The building was not occupied during the inspection. CONDITION DEFINITIONS REQUIRED REPAIRS [RR] Required Repair for a Roof Certification: Conditions noted that require correction to obtain a Roof Certification.. CORRECTIONS RECOMMENDED [CR] Correction Recommended: Conditions noted that should be corrected, but are not required for a Roof Certification.

4 03/07/2014 Page 4 RECOMMENDED UPGRADE [RU] Recommended Upgrade: Systems or components not available or improved since the roof was constructed. NOTE The term [NOTE], where used in this report was designed to draw your attention to a specific condition or component of a system. While corrective action may not be warranted, we felt it was important that you be aware of its existence. INTRODUCTORY NOTES IMPORTANT INFORMATION [NOTE] Any statements made in the body of this inspection report pertaining to left, right, front or rear were referenced by standing in front of and facing the building. [NOTE] We recommend inquiring about any/all municipal permits and inspection records with final signatures for any changes or additions that may have been made to the building, and/or any known conditions that may have been inadvertently left out of disclosure statements. [NOTE] We recommend obtaining all receipts, documentation and warranties on the roofing materials on the building(s). [NOTE] Photographs, when used, are simply a tool to convey our findings, they are not intended to enhance those findings or diminish any findings not photographed. Photographs do not necessarily depict all locations of the noted condition(s). ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Notice to Third Parties:The inspection report is for the sole benefit and reliance of Client named in the original report and is nontransferable. The report is a summary of the inspection and all consultation between Inspector and Client is issued subject to the terms, conditions and limitations under which the inspection was preformed. The terms, conditions and limitations are a part of the report and are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. Inspector assumes no liability for third party interpretation or use of the report. THIRD PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO OBTAIN A HOME INSPECTION FROM A QUALIFIED NOTE: Environmental issues include, but are not limited to, asbestos, lead paint, lead contamination, mold, mildew, radon, toxic waste, formaldehyde, electromagnetic radiation, buried fuel oil tanks, ground water contamination, soil contamination, and Chinese drywall. We are not trained or licensed to recognize or analyze these materials. If one or more of these materials is thought to be present during the inspection or noted in this report, then a full evaluation should be conducted by a specialist in the appropriate trade. b. [FE] There was evidence of what appeared to be a fungal growth present. We recommend full evaluation and/or corrections by a specialist in the appropriate trade.

5 03/07/2014 Page 5 Roof Inspection - Exterior The conditions identified during the inspection are referenced in severity by the Condition Codes listed below. [RR] Required Repair for a Roof Certification: Conditions noted that require correction to obtain a Roof Certification.. [CR] Correction Recommended: Conditions noted that should be corrected, but are not required for a Roof Certification. [RU] Recommended Upgrade: Systems or components not available or improved since the roof was constructed. EXTERIOR CONDITIONS 101 FLASHING(S) The visible areas of the flashings appeared functional. 102 EAVE(S)/SOFFIT(S) a. [CR] There were moisture damaged/deteriorated eave and soffit materials noted at the rear of the building We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. 103 FASCIA(S) a. [CR] There were damaged/deteriorated fascia materials noted at the front & rear of the building. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. 104 EXTERIOR TRIM a. [CR] The trim was weathered beyond normal wear. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted.

6 03/07/2014 Page 6 0TL Roof Inspection - Attic The conditions identified during the inspection are referenced in severity by the Condition Codes listed below. [RR] Required Repair for a Roof Certification: Conditions noted that require correction to obtain a Roof Certification.. [CR] Correction Recommended: Conditions noted that should be corrected, but are not required for a Roof Certification. [RU] Recommended Upgrade: Systems or components not available or improved since the roof was constructed. ATTIC CONDITIONS 201 ACCESS(S) 202 FRAMING The attic was fully accessible. a. [CR] Moisture stains/damage were noted on the roof framing. The area tested dry during the inspection. Werecommend locating and correcting the source as well as any damaged materials. 203 RAFTER(S) 204 TRUSS(S) 205 PURLIN(S) 206 COLLAR TIE(S) 207 CEILING JOIST(S) 208 SHEATHING The visible areas of the rafter framing appeared functional. a. [CR] Moisture stains were noted on the roof trusses. This condition is conducive to moisture intrusion and deterioration. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. The visible areas of the purlins and braces appeared functional. The visible areas of the collar ties appeared functional. The visible areas of the ceiling joists appeared functional. a. [CR] Moisture stains were noted on the sheathing, and, framing, The stains tested to be dry during the inspection.

7 03/07/2014 Page 7 0TL Roof Inspection - Roof The conditions identified during the inspection are referenced in severity by the Condition Codes listed below. [RR] Required Repair for a Roof Certification: Conditions noted that require correction to obtain a Roof Certification.. [CR] Correction Recommended: Conditions noted that should be corrected, but are not required for a Roof Certification. [RU] Recommended Upgrade: Systems or components not available or improved since the roof was constructed. ROOF CONDITIONS 302 COMP. SHINGLE 303 WOOD SHAKES a. [RR] There were damaged/missing shingle tabs. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. a. [RR] There were a number of wood shakes that were broken, eroded or slipped out of place exposing the underlayment felt to the weather. These conditions are conducive to roof leaks. 305 CONCRETE TILES a. [RR] The roof was installed with tight valleys. Tight valley configeration reduce the flow of roof run off and is conducive to debris build up. b. [RR] There were a number of unsecured, displaced or improperly fastened tiles. The underlayment felt was exposed to the weather. These conditions are conducive to roof leaks. c. [RR] There were a number of cracked, broken and displaced tiles throughout the roof. The under layment felt was exposed to the weather. These conditions are conducive to roof leaks.

8 03/07/2014 Page CLAY TILES a. [RR] There were a number of cracked, broken and displaced tiles throughout the roof. The underlayment felt was exposed to the weather. These conditions are conducive to roof leaks. 309 BUILT-UP ROOFING a. [RR] The roof was installed by a substandard method. The method used was top nailing. b. [RR] The roofing surface shows blistering. This is caused from poor adhesion between the underlayment and roofing cap sheet. 311 FLASHING(S) 312 FLUE PIPE(S) 313 SKYLIGHT(S) c. [CR] Evidence of ponding was noted. The presence of shallow ponds of water is not unusual. Regular maintenance of the areas is vital to prevent the build-up of vegetation, debris, sagging and possible damage to the roof. a. [RR] The mastic used to seal some of the roof connections and penetrations was cracked. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. a. [RR] There were missing flue pipe cap(s). We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. a. [RR] The skylight(s) lens(s) were cracked/damaged. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. 314 CHIMNEY(S) 315 ROOF DRAINAGE There was a spark arrester installed. a. [RU] There were no rain gutters to control roof runoff. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted.

9 03/07/2014 Page 9 0TL Roof Inspection - Interior The conditions identified during the inspection are referenced in severity by the Condition Codes listed below. [RR] Required Repair for a Roof Certification: Conditions noted that require correction to obtain a Roof Certification.. [CR] Correction Recommended: Conditions noted that should be corrected, but are not required for a Roof Certification. [RU] Recommended Upgrade: Systems or components not available or improved since the roof was constructed. INTERIOR CONDITIONS 401 WALL(S)/CEILING(S) a. [CR] Moisture/stains were noted on the ceiling. The area tested dry during the inspection. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted.

10 03/07/2014 Page 10 RECOMMENDED CORRECTIONS Read The Inspection Report This document is provided for the benefit of the client(s) listed above and does not constitute a report, and may not list all of the conditions observed during the inspection. The client is directed to Read The Inspection Report as stated in the inspection agreement. We recommend that each of the conditions listed below be further evaluated and/or corrected by specialists in the appropriated trade. The items listed have been coded for your ease of review. [SC] Safety Concern [FE] Further Evaluation [CR] Corrections Recommended [RU] Recommended Upgrades Roof Inspection - Exterior EXTERIOR CONDITIONS 102 EAVE(S)/SOFFIT(S) a. [CR] There were moisture damaged/deteriorated eave and soffit materials noted at the rear of the building We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. 103 FASCIA(S) a. [CR] There were damaged/deteriorated fascia materials noted at the front & rear of the building. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. 104 EXTERIOR TRIM a. [CR] The trim was weathered beyond normal wear. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. 0TL Roof Inspection - Attic ATTIC CONDITIONS 202 FRAMING a. [CR] Moisture stains/damage were noted on the roof framing. The area tested dry during the inspection. We recommend locating and correcting the source as well as any damaged materials. 204 TRUSS(S) a. [CR] Moisture stains were noted on the roof trusses. This condition is conducive to moisture intrusion and deterioration. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. 208 SHEATHING a. [CR] Moisture stains were noted on the sheathing, and, framing, The stains tested to be dry during the inspection. 0TL Roof Inspection - Roof ROOF CONDITIONS

11 03/07/2014 Page COMP. SHINGLE a. [RR] There were damaged/missing shingle tabs. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. 303 WOOD SHAKES a. [RR] There were a number of wood shakes that were broken, eroded or slipped out of place exposing the underlayment felt to the weather. These conditions are conducive to roof leaks. 305 CONCRETE TILES a. [RR] The roof was installed with tight valleys. Tight valley configeration reduce the flow of roof run off and is conducive to debris build up. b. [RR] There were a number of unsecured, displaced or improperly fastened tiles. The underlayment felt was exposed to the weather. These conditions are conducive to roof leaks. c. [RR] There were a number of cracked, broken and displaced tiles throughout the roof. The under layment felt was exposed to the weather. These conditions are conducive to roof leaks. 306 CLAY TILES a. [RR] There were a number of cracked, broken and displaced tiles throughout the roof. The underlayment felt was exposed to the weather. These conditions are conducive to roof leaks. 309 BUILT-UP ROOFING a. [RR] The roof was installed by a substandard method. The method used was top nailing. b. [RR] The roofing surface shows blistering. This is caused from poor adhesion between the underlayment and roofing cap sheet. c. [CR] Evidence of ponding was noted. The presence of shallow ponds of water is not unusual. Regular maintenance of the areas is vital to prevent the build-up of vegetation, debris, sagging and possible damage to the roof. 311 FLASHING(S) a. [RR] The mastic used to seal some of the roof connections and penetrations was cracked. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. 312 FLUE PIPE(S) a. [RR] There were missing flue pipe cap(s). We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. 313 SKYLIGHT(S) a. [RR] The skylight(s) lens(s) were cracked/damaged. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted. 0TL Roof Inspection - Interior INTERIOR CONDITIONS 401 WALL(S)/CEILING(S) a. [CR] Moisture/stains were noted on the ceiling. The area tested dry during the inspection. We recommend correcting the condition(s) noted.

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