Was wondering if any nail heads should be exposed over shingles? We've got them in numerous places, along with broken, cracked, and cut shingles on a new roof. We haven't closed yet on the this newly constructed house so I would appreciate any input.

THNX.

 

I would not close on it until you were satisfied with what you are buying. Nail heads should not be exposed, especially on a new roof. If you close first, you will live with it. Good Luck

 

Hi, Mr. Jack the Contractor!

I have posted some pictures of our roof (shingles, etc.). Could you please tell me the correct way this should be fixed (i.e. replaced broken shingles...)? In regards to the exposed nails you stated that the shingles should be replaced due to the nails driven into them?

I guess I should see what a shingle looks like up close b/c I'm not exactly sure how they get nailed into the decking w/o seeing the nails.

Roof Issues-Shingles, Nails, etc.

Thanks again!

 

The exposed nails in the cap shingle... that's unavoidable, BUT they should patch them with black silicone. Cuts, rips, scuffs and dirt are all unprofessional but can be corrected relatively easy. Now the sag is a something that should get the bulk of your concern. Why was a truss removed? Will it be or has it been reinstalled? If not, how wide is the unsupported span of decking?

 

The truss was actually lowered b/c they didn't take measurements to see if the its height was in line w/ all the other trusses. So, now that the truss was lowered it caused the decking on both sides of the hip to sag. We asked them to redeck the sags, but they only did one side, but the one side they did do they left exposed and it rained that night and they ended up installing shingles over wet decking & felt. We're not sure if they even installed new flashing since they had removed the metal flashing that was there initially. We've asked them to show us, but they refuse. So, we're suspecting that the roof wasn't done correctly.

Now, we're getting another protruding truss over our garage and now it's getting us concerned b/c they seem to be happening over time and the house hasn't even closed yet.

So, in regards to the exposed nail heads, the minimal correction is covering them w/ black silicone caulk and that will prevent nails from rust, and eventually roof leaks? The concerns we have become like a domino effect b/c we'll have to take a look at the nails. We've seen them use roofing nails to install our attic ladder, which was a no-no.

Man, it's just endless.

 

It sounds like you are getting hosed I'm getting mad just reading your post. Bite the bullet and fight them for what is worth. Call your local building inspector if you haven't done this yet and point these things out because they may be code violations.

A few pointers. Every full shingle is required to be fastened with a minimum of 4 roofing nails, 6 - in high wind areas. If the shingles haven't sealed yet, pry a few up and make sure that they are attached properly. The nails have to penetrate the decking and protrude at least 1/8" past it, make sure they do. The sheathing must be at least 3/8" if the trusses are 16" OC, but check your local codes because that is the absolute minimum. And no reputable roofer will shingle over a wet deck/felt, that's asking for a mold problem.

Eposed nail heads are not a big problem, just smear some silicone caulk on them or roofing cement sprinkled with granules. I would place the emphasis on the structural integrity of the whole thing.

 

Your input helped tremendously!! Thank you. We'll be sure to keep an eye out for them!!!!

 

Cut, broken, and other severely damaged shingles should be replaced. It is an easy repair, with the possible exception of the shingle at the top ridge.
Minor scrapes here and there are normal.

Exposed nail heads should have silicone on them as mentioned earlier.

They should have cleaned the roof off, but it will wash away. I wouldn't worry about that.

The sagging in the roof most likely will not affect the shingle performance. It is more of an aesthetic issue.

Good luck.