Why Should You Hire A Professional Roofer?
There a companies who offer roofing at a discounted price, but they may not be trained in the proper installation of a roof system or know what materials are appropriate. As a result, your new roof will leak over time.
Common roofing mistakes made by non-professional roofers include:
1. Installing shingles on a low slope roof
Roofing shingles are not meant to be a waterproofing element of a roof. Rather, their purpose is to divert water down the slope of your roof into your gutter system and away from the foundation of your home. When a roof pitch is to shallow (roofs with a pitch (slope) of less than 3:12 are considered low-slope roofs) shingles are not the proper roofing material. We recommend …show more content…
Drip edge is recommended at eaves and rakes and serves to prevent unwanted insects and pests. It also helps to prevent rain from entering under the edge of the roof, as a barrier (no exposed wood) and a drip point for water. It also keeps shingles from sagging at the point where they extend over the roof deck allowing water to properly drip into your gutters. There are companies who eliminate this from their bids in order to reduce their price to the consumer. Review the details of your estimate to ensure it is included in your new roof installation.
3. Using the wrong starter course material
Shingles manufacturers sell starter shingles and provide instructions for their proper installation. Starter strip shingles include a high-quality, properly positioned adhesive that will tightly lock your shingles in place to help prevent blow-off. We recommend this method. Some roofing companies try to cut corners and use the cut shingle method.
4. Not installing ice and water …show more content…
It’s important to install this around skylights, chimneys, plumbing vents, ventilation caps, or anything that penetrates up through a roof. Failing to do so can lead to leaks so be absolutely sure it is installed as part of your new roof.
5. Improper Nailing
One of the most common defects in the installation of an asphalt shingle roof is improper nailing, which compromises the integrity of the shingle. Examples of improper nailing include nails driven in at an angle, over driven nails, high nails that aren’t driven in far enough and nails that are installed in the wrong location on the shingle. All of these nailing errors can lead to shingle tearing, come apart and can cause the appearance of the finished roof to look poorly installed.
6. Improper handling of the valley areas of a roof
Valleys are a prime area for leaks, so it's important to be careful and take your time. Valleys collect snow and are loaded with water during a storm. Valleys are a problem area because cut shingles within a valley create an edge for water to get under the shingles. The shingle edges must be properly sealed. We adhere to the installation methods recommended by GAF which include the open, woven, and closed cut methods. It goes without saying that you should never put nails in the valley area of a
There a companies who offer roofing at a discounted price, but they may not be trained in the proper installation of a roof system or know what materials are appropriate. As a result, your new roof will leak over time.
Common roofing mistakes made by non-professional roofers include:
1. Installing shingles on a low slope roof
Roofing shingles are not meant to be a waterproofing element of a roof. Rather, their purpose is to divert water down the slope of your roof into your gutter system and away from the foundation of your home. When a roof pitch is to shallow (roofs with a pitch (slope) of less than 3:12 are considered low-slope roofs) shingles are not the proper roofing material. We recommend …show more content…
Drip edge is recommended at eaves and rakes and serves to prevent unwanted insects and pests. It also helps to prevent rain from entering under the edge of the roof, as a barrier (no exposed wood) and a drip point for water. It also keeps shingles from sagging at the point where they extend over the roof deck allowing water to properly drip into your gutters. There are companies who eliminate this from their bids in order to reduce their price to the consumer. Review the details of your estimate to ensure it is included in your new roof installation.
3. Using the wrong starter course material
Shingles manufacturers sell starter shingles and provide instructions for their proper installation. Starter strip shingles include a high-quality, properly positioned adhesive that will tightly lock your shingles in place to help prevent blow-off. We recommend this method. Some roofing companies try to cut corners and use the cut shingle method.
4. Not installing ice and water …show more content…
It’s important to install this around skylights, chimneys, plumbing vents, ventilation caps, or anything that penetrates up through a roof. Failing to do so can lead to leaks so be absolutely sure it is installed as part of your new roof.
5. Improper Nailing
One of the most common defects in the installation of an asphalt shingle roof is improper nailing, which compromises the integrity of the shingle. Examples of improper nailing include nails driven in at an angle, over driven nails, high nails that aren’t driven in far enough and nails that are installed in the wrong location on the shingle. All of these nailing errors can lead to shingle tearing, come apart and can cause the appearance of the finished roof to look poorly installed.
6. Improper handling of the valley areas of a roof
Valleys are a prime area for leaks, so it's important to be careful and take your time. Valleys collect snow and are loaded with water during a storm. Valleys are a problem area because cut shingles within a valley create an edge for water to get under the shingles. The shingle edges must be properly sealed. We adhere to the installation methods recommended by GAF which include the open, woven, and closed cut methods. It goes without saying that you should never put nails in the valley area of a