A wind mitigation inspection looks at seven key areas of your roof to determine its ability to withstand strong winds and water intrusion. Construction Year: the year your home was built, which tells the home inspector how strict the building codes were Roof Covering: the type of roof covering (shingle, tile, etc.) and age of the roof Roof Deck: the material your roof deck (i.e. the material your shingles are nailed to) is made of, the type of nails securing the shingles, and