If your roofing contractor makes mistakes when installing your roof, then problems will start surfacing from time-to-time. This can lead to damage, hassles, and even costly repairs.
A poorly installed roof can make your home vulnerable to strong winds and storms. This is the reason why you need thorough research into the roofing contractor that you chose because your roof is one of the major investments you must have for your home.
So, if you start seeing the following signs, it means that your roofing contractor did not do a good job and you must address these issues before they get worse and become costly to fix.
Uneven appearance
Residential roofing systems must be installed to stringent manufacturer specifications. Once the job is complete, the roof should have a uniform appearance, with rows looking flat and even. You can tell just by looking at it that every part of the roof was laid down with utmost care. However, it is a sign of poor workmanship if the shingles in some sections look raised and bumpy. Get in touch with a local roofer as soon as possible. Leaving this unaddressed can lead to issues that might compromise the roof’s structural integrity.
You can also tell if you have an uneven roof surface if you see patches of shingles that are of a different color than the rest. This is what experts call a “rainbow” roof. It is likely that the shingles on one side aren’t aligned with the others on the opposite side. It might seem like an aesthetic concern, but it says a lot about the roofing installer’s skills and expertise. If you see something as simple as a color change in the shingles, it is still a reason to suspect whether your roof requires a redo. Source: Paddy’s
Reusing old flashing material
Flashing is the thin piece of sheet metal installed on a roof to prevent water leaking into the home at various angles and joints along the roof. Just because the roof wasn’t leaking before the new roof was installed doesn’t mean the flashing should be reused. While there is no code violation associated with reusing old flashing, quality roofing contractors know that the nails used installing the new roof won’t always go through the old holes in the reused flashing. The only way to ensure you’re not going to incur leakage is to replace the old flashing with new flashing.
Roofing materials were not attached correctly
One of the more common roofing mistakes is related to attaching materials with the wrong nail type, or the right amount of materials weren’t used, which will eventually lead to damage. This type of damage is completely preventable, but choosing the wrong contractor usually means that materials will be attached incorrectly because they don’t follow local and/or state building codes. Source: Vis Exterior
Ice and Water Protector
Ice and water protector is a second thin material that needs to be installed along the edges of the roof and down any valleys in the roof. Your building code and manufacturer instructions will dictate how much coverage you need from ice and water protector. Typically, you will not be able to see that ice and water protector is missing from the ground. However, a roofer can inspect the roof to find out.
Ice and water protector is vital to protect your roof and is required by most building codes. If you don’t have it installed, you may need a new roof.
Drip Edge
To cut corners, some underhanded or inexperienced roofers may neglect to add the drip edge to a roof. The drip edge is a thin piece of metal flashing placed on the edge of the roof. It directs water flow from the edge of the shingles and into the gutters. Without drip flashing, you may start to notice water damage on the decking and potentially on the side of your home.
A roofer can add drip edge flashing to a roof that is missing it, but they will have to assess the surrounding materials for damage and see if any need to be replaced as well. Source: Iko
Now make sure to act to these problems so that it won’t be a headache later. If you’re looking for a reliable contractor to handle it, just give us a call!
Contact:
Kerrisdale Roofing & Drains
168 W 71st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 4S7
(604) 360-2114
