Covered with insulation: The roof is covered with insulation. Therefore, the inspection is limited.
Areas inaccessible/not visible due to height, design, materials: Some areas are inaccessible and/or not visible due to height, design and materials. Therefore, the inspection is limited.
Finished areas, no view behind walls, above ceilings, or other obstructions: Finished areas limit the inspection of roof framing. The inspector does not inspect behind walls, above ceilings, or other obstructions which obstruct the inspector’s view.
Blocked entrance, no entry/inspection of roof structure: The attic entrance is blocked, which prevents entry and inspection of the roof structure.
Locked entrance, no entry/inspection of roof structure: The attic entrance is locked, which prevents entry and inspection of the roof structure.
Vaulted/cathedral ceiling: There is a vaulted or cathedral ceiling, which limits the inspection due to lack of access for evaluation of the limited spaces between ceiling and the underside of the roof.
Access too small, no entry/inspection: The entrance is too small for access, which prevents entry and an inspection of the roof structure.
Roof maintained by local association, not inspected: The roof appears to be maintained by local association and, therefore, is not inspected.
Radiant barrier installed, inspection limited: The roof structure has a radiant barrier installed. This prevents viewing the entire roof framing; the inspection is limited.
Manufactured trusses composed of wood members and metal gusset plates: The roof framing includes manufactured trusses which are composed of wood members and metal gusset plates. Such trusses are not designed to be altered.