kingofthehouse

Well, Looks like I got some good discussion going here even if a few would like to hang me from a B-vent on a high roof.

Walter, I was less trying to toot my horn, which sounds kind of flat, than trying to write an article, quoting some sources that are known, and getting some discussion going. I never bragged or implied that I walk all roofs. I am no gymnast. I do not. I stay off those that I think might lead to getting hurt. I know many inspectors who walk roofs that I would not. Mike O'Handley is one for sure. I do not think anyone should walk all roofs. Some are unsafe or it is bad for the roof. There are outs and must be outs. There are a few inspectors who have their minds made up, 30 miles from the house, that they will not go on the roof. I assume you probably walk some roofs? If so, then I am probably not even referrng to you. If a roof is unsafe, by all means, stay off it. If a roof is tiles and they might break -- stay off it. As for my boastful name, my wife gave me that business name years ago. It works well for marketing and most folks find it amusing. I do not think anyone takes it too seriously but it has served me well so far. It was more tied to the old song "King of the Road" than anything else. The language we put in at the WA State Board does not mandate walking all roofs. There are outs. All it does is try to change the attitude just a bit -- instead of assuming you will not go on the roof ( the inspector should assume that he or she will but, if there are extenuating circmstances, then the inspector notes them in the report and stays on the ground). It is STILL up to the inspector's judgement. The language is merely a gentle prod, not a swat team. Steve