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Betterview Roof Materials
Each Betterview property profile includes information about each building’s roof material. We work with a trusted network of data providers to gather these details. Betterview currently reports 7 common roofing materials: Asphalt Shingle Clay Tile Metal Panel EPDM Modified Bitumen PVC/TPO Ballasted Let’s take a closer look…
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Missing Shingles
What are Missing Shingles? One of the more self-explanatory classifications, missing shingles result when shingles come out of place. It is worth noting that this can include instances where individual tabs of shingles are missing (typical shingles have three tabs or an aesthetic layering of multiple tabs). What is NOT…
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Wear: Worn Shingles
What are Worn Shingles? As asphalt shingles age, the deterioration (or wear & tear) over time can manifest in several ways. They might lose their protective granules, get curled edges, or even develop ridges, although we normally are only able to identify granule loss. While every roof loses granules from the beginning of…
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Structural Damage
What is Structural Damage? This classification applies when there is observable damage to structural components of the building (columns, beams, joists, purlins, roof decking, etc). In any typical case, this would involve a hole in the roof (missing decking that leaves joists visible) or collapse/destruction of some…
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Damage
What is Damage? Structural damage, missing shingles, and tarps on roof What is NOT Damage? Patching Wear & Tear Other forms of damage not yet supported Short Term Implications Damage constitutes a state of the building envelope being compromised. At this point, the building is vulnerable to the elements which can cause…
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Ponding
What is Ponding? Signs of standing/pooling of water on the roof leading to deterioration. Short Term Implications Pooling of water on roof signals poor drainage conditions on flat roofs. Short term consequences of ponding are usually minimal, nonetheless it should be addressed before the problem progresses. Long Term…
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Staining
What is Staining? Discoloration from algae, other microorganisms, exhaust, or leaks Short Term Implications Most staining is a cosmetic issue, such as areas of darkness on a shingle roof. However in the case of residues from corrosive exhaust/leaks it can lead to further problems down the road. In such instances it should…
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Debris
What is Debris? While many different items might qualify as debris on a roof, our focus is on detection of collections of vegetative debris. Leafy vegetation can accumulate on rooftops, even without an immediately adjacent overhanging tree. Given the effect of wind over time, the debris will typically consolidate into…
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Patching
What is Patching? Implication of prior damage or deterioration to the roof that has been fixed. What is NOT patching? Very large sections of roof having been replaced Short Term Implications Implies prior damage or aging. Patching is a short term solution to increase the lifespan of a roof. Limited quantities of patching…
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Rust
What is Rust? Rusted metal roof panels What is NOT rust? Anything on a non-metal panel roof Rooftop equipment (not currently supported) Short Term Implications Corroded metal panels will decrease the life expectancy of a metal panel roof. It should be treated and sealed to stop the progression before it compromises the…