For the many homeowners who want to return the roof to its original color there are two methods for dealing with a stained roof.
Inspection defective shingles roof.
I had a barn roof installed about 10 years ago and now my shingles are starting to fall off.
Common asphalt shingle failure factors include improper storage and handling of the asphalt shingles before installation improper nailing improper flashing which pertains to any roofing material and defective asphalt shingle product material leading to thermal splitting cracking blistering staining and in some cases curling or cupping shingles.
There could also be a possibility that the roof is defective.
The shingle company says the shingles were improperly installed.
How to install inspect diagnose repair roofs.
Yearly once the roof is 5 years old.
Roofing troubles can range from a few missing shingles to leaks or soft spots or even a full roof replacement if the roof is old or failing.
Wood shingles and shakes.
These articles provide in depth un biased articles about building roofing materials installations inspection roof problem or roof leak diagnosis and repair roof covering or shingle product failures roof warranties.
Do i go after the contractor that installed the shingles.
On 2020 01 13 by mod loose shingles on the roof.
The most common electrical issues include wiring that s not up to code frayed wiring or improperly wired electrical panels.
I asked the shingle company about the shingles and if they were defective.
Wind and or hail damage from a storm are often isolated to just one side of a roof whereas uniform damage all over a roof could be a signal that the shingles are defective.
Roof inspection installation diagnosis repair replacement guide.
Though often attributed to an accumulation of dirt defective shingles mold or mildew the most common culprit is actually a blue green algae known as gloeocapsa magma that is spread by airborne spores.
Here s an inspection schedule.
Ask the inspector to document the condition of your roof with pictures and a written signed evaluation of the roof s condition.
From our findings we ll create a detailed roof inspection report that will help you decide if you need to repair or replace your roof.
Every 2 3 years after they are 10 years old.
Look at the slopes of your home that get direct sunlight and if you notice the shingles are curling and losing granules it could mean the shingles are past their life expectancy.
The first step to determine if you have defective shingles is to call out a trusted roofing contractor like ready roofing.
Our team is trained to determine which type of shingle is atop your roof.
If you can not find your previous roofing contract or warranty that is not a problem.