Roofers view.

Roof related problems.
Seen thru the eyes of an experienced roofer.
Specialty:preventative maintenance.
Prolong the life of an existing roof.
Visual check,photograph and document roofs and its components to ensure a watertight seal.
Repairs are done on the spot or an assessment is given.
Pictures shown are the most common problems found.
Steep:shingles,slate,spanish and french tile.
Flat:hot tar,modified (smooth,granular),epdm,tpo.
Misc:rain gutters,copper valleys,sheet metal works.
Reflective aluminum coatings (fibered and non fibered)

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Its time to panic



This is just not a good combination,a rater heavy water leak next to an electric fixture on this garage ceiling.Unfortunately that was just the fist of two.

Rather large roof above,with two small valleys and a badly placed vent

Exposed nails will alway rust and pop up,losing thier grip that in combination with strong winds in a rainy day its a recipe for disaster

Opposite end of the same ridge vent,shingles will normally stick to each other but not on plastic surfaces,adhesive its always a good suggestion,again routine maintenance and a good eye for details like these are the key.

When the water rushed down on this portion of the roof it always found its way in,thru the ridge vent and the mushroom vent.
Extra attention its alway needed on valleys like this one and the placement of vents so close to each other in such a critical part of the roof. 

This was the bedroom that had trubled the homeowner the most.i wonder why?
Homeowners,please in an event like this please stay away!! this is just not good at all.

Homeowner realized in panic that the light fixture was filling up slowly during the heavy thunderstorm.

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