Problems With New Roof

It was leaking in many places we found because we had water damage in what is to be our nursery in 8 weeks.

Problems with new roof.

In fact it s rare for leaks to develop in open areas of uninterrupted shingles even on older roofs. In other words skylights stack lines chimneys and valleys are the most common places to see a leak if the tiles themselves are in good shape. Items that penetrate the roof are by far the most common source of leaks. This is a common problem in winter where snow melts down from the top of the roof and refreezes at the overhangs where the roof is cooler.

Penetrations can include plumbing and roof vents chimneys dormers or anything else that projects through the roof. The vacuum and the uplifting pressure created by wind blowing over the edge of the roof can partially rip the roofing membrane or system that has been applied. Most of the problems are that the j channels are all bend up and i don t even know if they are installed proper. Leaks are not the only problem.

Discover and understand the problems plaguing low slope roofs everywhere 1 roof leaks and moisture. Leaks can occur for a number of reasons. 2 blow offs tenting reduced wind uplift resistance and billowing. Built up roofs bur might experience leaks due to.

To counteract the forces that are exerted on the roof the roofing and insulation must be fastened and secured to the perimeter and the main roof structure. I just had a new roof installed this week.