If you are planning to replace your old roof with new asphalt shingles, there are several things you need to consider to ensure its success. Aside from choosing high-quality roofing products, you must also select the best team of roofers for the job. See to it that the installers have the necessary qualifications and certifications to handle the residential roofing project. With their expertise, you can rest easy knowing that they won’t commit mistakes during installation.
Certain roofing errors are known to cause problems in the long run. Here’s a look at some of them:
Improper Nailing
The number of nails and the position of each are keys to making sure every asphalt shingle is secured and installed. Inexperienced roofers often disregard specific instructions from the manufacturer, making the roofing materials more vulnerable to strong winds. This opens up the roof to water damage due to wind-driven rain. Hurricane-force winds can blow the improperly nailed shingles off the roof with ease.
Failure to Use Starter Shingles
Starter shingles are as important as the regular shingles themselves because they protect against wind and water at the roof’s rakes and eaves. An experienced roofer uses them first to prevent water channels from forming where the shingles align across the first course. Otherwise, moisture may infiltrate the roof layers and compromise the decking or sheathing.
Incorrect Shingle Alignment
Precise alignment of asphalt shingles is crucial during the installation process. Each course of shingles must be laid out in a staggered pattern, with one course offset from the shingles below to keep water from seeping through the roof deck. In addition to the risk of moisture infiltration, an incorrectly aligned set of shingles looks unsightly. This makes your home stick out like a sore thumb from the rest of the homes in your neighborhood.
Count on Christian Brothers Roofing. We have the tools, experience and knowledge to ensure the success of your roofing project. Give us a call at (502) 818-3038, or fill out our contact form to request a free estimate.
