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Posted by Harry K on February 12, 2008, 9:38 pm
On Feb 12, 11:04=A0am, joelrivers...@mailworks.org wrote:
> My question pertains to the ridge part of a new roof just put on by
> some respected pros in the area....However, if you could indulge me
> with a "bit" of background...
>
> About 12 years ago, I replaced a shingled shed roof with roll roofing.
> Following the "package directions, I had some areas of "face-nailing"
> -- that is nail heads exposed on the top of the bare roofing material.
>
> Regardless the roof was watertight until a big rainstorm last winter.
> Called a friend who is a retired builder who looked at it and said it
> would have lasted another 10 or better except for the face-nails...and
> he acknowledged that many of the roll roofing makers encourage face-
> nailing....Go figure.
>
> Anyway, I reroofed with three-tab over the roll roofing. No problem.
> But my buddy mentioned the main house roof was marginal, at best.
>
> So, had a roofing company replace. Seem to have done a good job, but
> being a paranoid homeowner, when I went up there the other day, saw
> that the final "half-shingle" that ends the run along the top of the
> ridge is face-nailed and dabs of what look like silcone sealant are
> covering the nailheads. Called the roofing company and they said "no
> problem." =A0My buddy is vacationing in Florida for a couple of months
> and can't be reached.
>
> I am no roofer. And honestly can't see any other way to finish the
> ridge, but just wanted to confirm that this is OK>
Yes, it is ok. In fact it is the only way to put nails in that last
ridge shingle. Same problem occurs on the peaks of hip roofs. I hate
hip roofs.
Harry K
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