DO YOU HAVE SHINGLE DAMAGE FROM WIND?

The Southeastern United States is sometimes subject to high wind velocities, often associated with severe thunderstorms, tropical storms and hurricanes. In those cases, damage may occur to your roof that may or may not be visible. Many shingles carry a wind-resistance rating of 60 miles per hour, but laboratory tests don’t always correspond to actual events.

Wind damage is caused by negative air pressure providing uplifting forces around the perimeter of the roof and on flashing. It may take more than one high-wind event to create visible signs of damage, as these effects are cumulative. In a rain storm, rain driven by strong winds can enter a home from any open site, such as soffit vents and gable ends, as well as through improperly sealed windows and doors. Within a few days, mildew and mold may develop leading to serious problems. 

After a storm, you must act quickly to prevent problems from worsening over time. It is important to make a thorough inspection of your roof before any damage leads to bigger problems. Avoid getting on the roof; use binoculars and, if necessary, a ladder but, again, stay off the roof. Follow these tips to ensure your home is prepared for future storms.

Examine your roof carefully and note any missing tabs or shingles. These are a sure sign of wind damage.

1) Look for cracks in shingles or areas where the shingles have buckled or curled.

2) Are there areas where substantial amounts of granules are missing from shingles?

3) Have any roofing nails been pulled up (nail pop), thereby causing shingles to loosen and nail punch-through?

4) Inspect multilevel roofs at intersections with walls to ensure nothing has opened where water can seep in.

     5) Separation of flashing from chimneys, vents, attic fans might be too small to see but still lead to interior water damage. 

     6) Check in the attic around these areas for of leakage.

     7) Inspect interior ceilings for telltale discolorations or bubbles in the wallboards.

Working on a roof is dangerous and should only be done by qualified, licensed and insured roofing contractors. Performing an initial inspection, if you suspect any damage at all you should call Mr. Roofer TODAY for FREE a roof inspection from a company you can trust.
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Is It Your Chimney That's Causing the Leak?

Do you have a leaking roof even after it’s has been repaired?  Do you have a chimney?  Nine times out of ten a leak that will not go away is because of the chimney.  If chimneys are not installed, sided, or maintained properly they will rot from the inside out and causing those annoying leaks.

Most homeowner’s instinctively blame the roofer for their roofs annoying leak.  Why is my roof still leaking after I paid to have it fixed?  Most roofers don’t have anything do with the chimney and the siding that was installed around it.  They only focus on waterproofing the base of the chimney with flashing and shingles.  But, if the chimney is rotten from the inside-out and hidden by the existing siding then problem is unseen.  This is due to homeowner neglect of maintenance or shoddy siding installation.  Most roofers don’t install siding and would never pull apart another company’s siding installation to look behind it to see if water is coming in either through the chimney cap or siding improperly installed.  Why?  Because it could void the siding warranty.  What is a homeowner to do?

Many people who are considering siding worry more about choosing the right T.V than the company they will hire.  They fail to conduct adequate research and just assume the XYZ company will do the job right.  We cannot express how critically important it is where the roofing and siding meet.  If the siding is stalled to low without adequate space for shingles the roofer cannot install the new roof properly to seal out water.  He or she can only butt the shingles up against the siding which doesn’t give one hundred percent water barrier.

Having separate contractors working in the same area can be of concern unless both parties are fully qualified to the respect of knowing each other’s building codes.  If possible, try to hire one company to do all the work.  One that is qualified and gives a prodigious warranty of their work.   Mr. Roofer is that company.  We offer a 5-year warranty of our workmanship on new roofs and siding.  We will also guarantee that your chimney will not rot from the inside-out and will zero unknown pesky leaks!

Call us to inspect your roof and chimney.

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Is Your Roof Ready for April and May Showers?

Don’t forget your roof as you prepare for Spring and Summer! Each season creates a unique challenge for your roofing maintenance needs, and spring is the perfect time to address some of those winter hazards. Winter’s unique challenge has to do with animals, trees and expansion and contraction.

• Has your roof had a lot of repairs in the past year?

• Has your roofing professional warned that the roof's life will soon expire?

• Do leaks seem to be happening more frequently whenever it rains?

• Can you spot obvious damage or extensive wear and tear in areas?

• Is your roof at or beyond its projected life expectancy?  

Animals like to find warm places to live when it gets cold, like your attic. They will scratch, claw and tear off roofing material to get into your attic. Specifically, they like to start in a covered corner at a dormer or under an eve. I have seen vents pulled off, metal flashing separated and shingles removed. Once they are through the outer layers they chew or scratch through the wood decking and “viola” HOME SWEET HOME in your attic.

 Tree limbs that fall during the winter seem to always land with the sharp point of the branch stabbing the roof material causing a hole or deep gash. Many time owners will not notice the damage because the limb will have slipped of the roof and into the yard. Leaves that have remained on the roof from fall will have become mulch by now. As they continue to stick together, they cause a dam that restricts water from running off the roof as it is designed. Steep sloped shingle roofs do not water proof your building they are water shedders. Once something causes water to stand or back up on the shingle roof, it will cause a leak. The shingles under this pile of leaves is also susceptible to premature deterioration.

 Alabama winters are cold one day and hot the next. With extreme temperature changes comes a great deal of expansion and contraction of your exterior building materials. Your roof takes the lion’s share of abuse. As the parts of your roof move back and forth they essentially destroy themselves. Nails in shingle roofs will work their way up and through the top of the shingle leaving a hole. Flat roof seams will separate from the heat and cold, but also from ice.  When rain water sits on a flat roof and creeps into the smallest cracks and then freezes, major leaks can occur overnight. As the water expands while freezing into ice it splits apart the roofing sheets that only work when they are “stuck” together.

 If you haven’t had your roof looked at recently, get it done before the late spring storms hit. Better to know you have a hole in your roof before the rain lets you know by coming into your home, uninvited!!


Call Mr. Roofer at 334-494-7212 for a FREE ROOF EVALUATION to see if you are ready for the spring and summer rains.

Tracking Down a Leaking Roof

When you are tracking down a roof leak, begin by checking your ceiling for water stains. Check for roof penetrations. Things that penetrate the roof can be the most popular source of Roof Leaks. It’s very uncommon for leaks to occur in exposed areas of unbroken shingles, also on traditional roofs. Penetrations can involve plumbing and roof vents, chimneys, dormers or something else that extends through the roof. Sometimes the main cause of a leak can be a couple of meters out of the way or eye.

 

If you have loft entrance, the simplest technique to hunt down a leak is to go up there with a touch and study for any indication of a leak. There may be signs of water stains, black marks or mold. But inspect the rafters and check membrane for any rip or tears that may have occurred. To make this process easier break it down into sections so you can keep control of where you have checked. Make sure you check any brickwork that could be leaking rain water in and sipping into the floor boards and the cause water stains on your ceilings.

Or, if would prefer a professional roofer to take a look then, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr Roofer!  We always offer free estimates!

Mr.Roofer 

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How to Avoid Roofing Nightmares!

With all the recent storms I've noticed a few roofing companies I haven't heard of before. In our business they are called Drive-By-Roofers.  They visit neighborhoods, often after storms, and quickly and carelessly slap a new roof on your home, not taking into consideration critical factors such as workmanship and dependable, long-lasting materials, not to mention a concern for compliance with manufacturer's warranties, which can be void due to shoddy installation techniques.

Another nightmare to avoid are the companies that say they will complete your roof in X amount of time but drag on and on for weeks.  We call those companies’ The Long Timers! Use a reputable roofing company who have references that you can call and verify their work.  Get in writing the approximate amount of time your roof should be completed. 

Don't you just hate when a company says that they will leave your property as they found it, then when they leave your yard looks like a herd of elephants charged through?  We call those companies’ The Demolition Crews!  Not only are you trying to fix what they broke, repair your yard and landscaping you are also stepping on roofing nails!  Ouch! Again, check those references before hiring!

My favorite are the Silent Treatment companies!  They promise the world, ascend onto your roof, don't offer any communication and then disappear without explanation. You have no idea when they are to return to finish the job or if they're going to finish at all. You call numerous times and leave just as many messages without any response.  You check the weather and a huge storm is coming your way and your roof is only half done. What do you do?  You call Mr. Roofer so you can avoid Roofing Nightmares!  334-494-7212

Other's Mistakes

When I receive a call from a customer asking if I would come out and inspect a roof that another roofer had installed my heart instantly sinks.  Don't get me wrong, I'm all about new business, but when another roofing company does shoddy work, well it just makes us all look bad!  I've always prided myself with doing the best job I can, and client satisfaction is all that matters in the end! When they are happy with my work they refer me to their family, friends and network and that is how I stay in business.  Honestly, to save a buck and put on a shoddy roof, I don't know how those guys stay in business.  To charge a client thousands of dollars and then I have to come out and tear it off and redo it the right way and charge them thousands of dollars, that is just not RIGHT!  It is so wrong, and I have a hard time understanding how these fellows sleep at night.  I've been in the roofing business longer than most of these guys have been alive.  I know roofs, and I come from FL where they have the some of the toughest roofing regulations in the nation.  I also know, that when one of my roofs go up, it will be done right the first time!  Some of these roofing company's will promise you everything under the sun at a discounted price.  They don't get any of their supplies any cheaper than the rest of us; yet, they will promise the same standard of workmanship as a higher priced estimate from another company.  Watch out for these guys, cheaper means you better check these guys out or save yourself some real money and get your roof put on professionally the right way the first time!  In all likeliness, you shouldn't have worry about your roof for another 20 years after you replace it.  

Call me, Mr. Roofer, and I will put a roof on your property that you can feel secure about for decades.  I give free estimates!  Need a repair, I do those too!  I pride myself on my clients satisfaction, no if buts or cuts, your roof will be installed professionally, per FL code, at no additional charge!  My workmanship = my reputation = future business!

Bob 'Knowles' Roofing!  334-494-7212

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