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Is Your Roof Past Its Peak?
Learn the Warning Signs Of a Leaky Roof
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Missing Shingles |
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Caused by improper fastening. |
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Caused by exposure to high winds. |
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Caused by aging. |
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Buckling and Curling |
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Caused by improperly applied felt (buckling). |
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Caused by movement in the deck (buckling). |
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Caused by under-saturation of asphalt felt (curling). |
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Blistering |
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Caused by application over wet deck. |
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Caused by moisture in shingle. |
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Caused by inadequate ventilation. |
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Fungus Growth |
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Caused by growth of airborne fungi or algae deposited on roof. |
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Appearance problem that does not affect the service life of the roofing material. |
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Occurs most often in warm, humid climates such as the southeast (where fungus resistant shingles are available). |
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