Anatomy of Residential Roofing Systems

Handle roof claims with more confidence — earn your CE credit while strengthening your foundation.

1 CE Credit- Ethic - Approved TX, OK, GA

  • Video time: 1 hours
  • Quiz: 10 Questions
    Study time: 1 hours
    Level: Basic
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Roof-related claims are high-stakes and high-volume. This course gives insurance adjusters and insurance professionals a practical, field-relevant foundation in residential roofing systems so you can evaluate roof claims more accurately and communicate findings with clarity.

This self study-style CE course focuses on the most common roof structures, framing methods, and roof-covering materials seen in residential property claims. You’ll learn the “why” behind roofing types and components—so you can identify what you’re looking at and document it correctly.

What You’ll Learn?

  • Identify common roof structure shapes and styles (including gable and hip roofs)
  • Recognize popular residential roof framing types (truss systems, stick-built framing, and decking)
  • Understand key roofing system vocabulary and components that show up in inspections and reports 
  • Distinguish common roof covering materials such as asphalt shingles, metal roofing, and tile

✔ CE-Approved Course
✔ Designed for Insurance Professionals
✔ Practical, Field-Applicable Knowledge

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Meet the speakers

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Lauren Mills

Customer Education Specialist

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Kevin Huelsman

Technical Education Training