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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Roof Defects
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
A roof protects everything in the home underneath it, but most homeowners don’t pay their roof much attention until something goes wrong, followed by a frantic rush to fix it—especially in Florida’s summer rain and hurricane season. Here’s a list of links to our articles about roof defects, their causes, and what to look for:
• What would cause a roof to sag?
• What causes a shingle roof to deteriorate faster and fail prematurely?
• Why is granule loss a problem for an asphalt shingle roof?
• What causes roof shingles to curl up at corners?
• What causes bubble-like blisters in a built-up and gravel roof?
• Why are there leaves in my attic?
• How can I inspect my roof for hurricane damage?
• What causes shingles to buckle along a line on the roof?
• Why is premature curl of roof shingles a problem?
• Why is my roof sheathing sagging between the trusses?
• What can I do to prevent roof leaks?
• Why is a popped nail in a shingle roof a problem? How do I fix it?
• What causes a lump or dip in the roof?
• What are the dark lines running parallel to shingles on my roof?
• What causes a sagging roof ridge line?
• Should I buy a house that needs a new roof?
• Should I buy a house with an old roof?
• What does "lack of tab adhesion" in an asphalt shingle roof mean?
• Why do roof edges start leaking?
• What causes small areas of pitting or pockmarks in an asphalt shingle roof?
• Why do my dormer windows leak?
• How does a home inspector find roof leaks? What about wet spots in the walls?
• Do stains on the ceiling mean the roof is leaking?
• How can I tell if the house needs a new roof?
• What would cause a new asphalt shingle roof to have loose tab adhesion (sealant strips)?
• Is it normal for a new shingle roof to lose granules?
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