Intro

Stefan and Luc from Top Hat Home Comfort Services’ roofing department

Going over some issue that are common in local roofs

Slide one

We are looking at curled shingles on a mansard roof

It’s a simple repair

Must identify why it happened to prevent it from occurring again.

Water leaking from behind, prevents shingles from setting properly, wind and moisture curl shingles over time.

Slide two

Shingles are decaying at the top of the roof only

Inadequate venting causing shingles to heat up in summer and decay

Need to add venting to south facing roof pitch

Slide three

Caulking has failed, if left unattended this will cause issues with the interior of your house and roof over time rot/leaking

Many spots on roof need caulking

Chimney flashing

Plumbing vents

Eavestroughing

Most roofing caulk is expected to last 5-10 years and should be checked periodically to ensure it is performing

Very easy repair but very important

Slide four

Eavestrough is starting to pull away from home

Easy repair will make sure that it doesn’t fall and drains properly

If left alone, it will eventually fall off sometimes causing damage to fascia and other parts of the home.

Slide five

Fascia has blown off house

An easy inexpensive repair

Exposed wood should be covered from elements as soon as possible to prevent rot

Slide six

Flashing needs to be changed

Not tall enough

Corrosion

Lifted away from roof

Cracking caulking

All of these issues can lead to leaking and deterioration of chimney and roof structure

Also note excessive moss growth, moss will hold moisture and can direct it to the roof interior

Roof should be washed to remove moss growth before it becomes a problem

Slide seven

Flashing should be attached with screws otherwise it will lift over time

Attachment points should be caulked, will rust

Nails in bricks will split bricks and cause chimney to fail prematurely

Insufficient caulking

Slide eight

This is when you know you need a completely new roof

Excessive shingle decay offers very little protection to the house from snow/rain

Gap between roof deck and fascia a direct entry point for water/snow /ice into home as well as animals and insects

Very large wasp nest in attic of this home

Slide nine

Soffit from same house we just looked at

Very rotten from water leaking above

Also notice lack of ventilation

This is a primary reason why roofs fail prematurely, excess heat from the sun gets trapped inside the roof and with no air ventilation the shingles overheat and fall apart

Slide ten

Gaps in soffit can allow insects and animals access to attic

Over time can issues with ventilation for the roof

Slide eleven

Valley flashing and eavestrough full of debris

Blockage, especially when frozen will direct water under shingles and cause leaks

Will rust over time