Many things could go wrong during a roof repair. This is why it’s not a job for do-it-yourselfers and unlicensed roofers. Be it an active leak or an isolated droop, the task is best left only to a reliable professional. Otherwise, these mistakes are bound to happen:
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Mismatched Shingles
Credentialed roofers, including Roofer Chicks®, source residential roofing products from a single source per roof. If you hire a company that uses shingles from different suppliers per project, you’ll quickly see how different one batch of shingles is from another. The result is visual incongruity, which affects curb appeal.
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Adding Too Many Layers
Overlaying one layer of roofing materials over another is allowable in certain areas, but the limit is two. Anything more than that could add too much stress on the decking.
However, just because you can do it doesn’t mean you should. Your home might not be set up to bear the collective weight of two layers of asphalt shingles. Without evaluating the structural integrity of the sheathing, any undiscovered damage could lead to total replacement sooner than later.
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Forgetting About the Attic
When addressing shingle curling, applying new roofing shingles alone won’t resolve the problem permanently. Poor ventilation is the culprit behind this issue, nine times out of ten. Without adequate airflow in the attic, heat is going to build up, cooking the shingles from the inside, and causing them to become deformed. Poor attic ventilation is also the reason behind destructive ice dam formation.
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Reusing Flashings
Recycling salvageable flashings may seem green and cost-effective, but it can actually cause more harm than good. They will wear faster than the newly installed materials. When they crack due to old age, reused flashings can prove useless in stopping water intrusion. This is going to cost you more in the long term.
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Failing to Verify Insurance
Just because someone claims they’re insured roofers doesn’t mean it’s always true. Look for proof, and verify it immediately to determine the insurance’s legitimacy. If you signed the contract without exercising your due diligence, you might be held responsible in case of property damage or worker injury.
The simplest way to avoid roof repair mistakes is to work with an experienced contractor, like Roofer Chicks®. We’re licensed, insured and BBB-accredited with an A-plus rating. To speak with us about your roofing needs, call (830) 214-2400 now and get a free estimate in New Braunfels, TX, or the nearby communities.