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shingle tabs flying off! Chris 04-17-2007
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Posted by Chris on April 17, 2007, 7:15 pm


here in the Northeast we had some major winds the past few days..

I came home today and found a shingle tab in my front yard... I have
known previously that some shingle tabs on my roof are loosening from
the adheshive.. it seems to be on the south side, where most of the
sun hits.. There are now two-three missing from the south side dormer
(which have been like that before I moved in, according to the
neighbor), and now one from way up almost at the top..

I am trying to eek out one- to one and 1/2 years from this roof before
replacing.. I had a friend come by and do alot of nailing down some
nails that were pushing up from the shingles, and some flashing
sealing last summer..

so, is this newest blown off shingle tab something to be overly
sensitive about? There still is the shingle below that tab in place..
As long as I don't notice any leaks, I shouldn't be running to call
a roofer, right?


Posted by Joe on April 17, 2007, 8:10 pm



<snip>

>There still is the shingle below that tab in place..
> As long as I don't notice any leaks, I shouldn't be running to call
> a roofer, right?

Probably not, but it might be prudent to have a talk with your
insurance agent. There some scenarios where pro rata clauses could
leave you in deep doo doo if wind storms come rolling around this
summer. Best of luck.

Joe



Posted by Joseph Meehan on April 17, 2007, 8:48 pm


Chris wrote:
> here in the Northeast we had some major winds the past few days..
>
> I came home today and found a shingle tab in my front yard... I have
> known previously that some shingle tabs on my roof are loosening from
> the adheshive.. it seems to be on the south side, where most of the
> sun hits.. There are now two-three missing from the south side dormer
> (which have been like that before I moved in, according to the
> neighbor), and now one from way up almost at the top..
>
> I am trying to eek out one- to one and 1/2 years from this roof before
> replacing.. I had a friend come by and do alot of nailing down some
> nails that were pushing up from the shingles, and some flashing
> sealing last summer..
>
> so, is this newest blown off shingle tab something to be overly
> sensitive about? There still is the shingle below that tab in place..
> As long as I don't notice any leaks, I shouldn't be running to call
> a roofer, right?

Well it is telling you it may not last that year and a half. You could
have your friend go up and replace the damaged - missing shingles. I would
be looking for a roofer if it were me. Fixing is cheaper than damage.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit




Posted by Monty K. on April 17, 2007, 9:05 pm


Chris wrote:
<snip>

> As long as I don't notice any leaks, I shouldn't be running to call
> a roofer, right?

Ummmmmmmmm, no. The sheathing can/will absorb moisture, the insulation
can/will absorb moisture, drywall (if drywall) can/will absorb moisture.
Once everything is reaches the point of saturation, then you will see
the leak. I'm not implying all leaks, start this way. Severe
deficiencies in roof material may show moisture before being absorbed.

Your home, your call.


Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on April 17, 2007, 9:22 pm



>
> so, is this newest blown off shingle tab something to be overly
> sensitive about? There still is the shingle below that tab in place..
> As long as I don't notice any leaks, I shouldn't be running to call
> a roofer, right?

Now is a good time to start the search for a good roofer. You may get two
years, you may get two weeks. I can't see it from here but it certainly is
on the way to replacement. Check up in the attic to be sure you have no
leaks. As long as we don't get any rain, you should be OK. Prices of
roofing are going up so waiting may also be fiscally counterproductive.

If you are in the RI or Eastern MA area, check out Weisman Roofing in
Warwick RI. They've done two jobs for me so far and did excellent work and
good prices. One was 60 square on a 3 story building.



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