How bad is this and how to proceed
#1
08-06-06, 10:25 PM
How bad is this and how to proceed
Hello all,
I just had someone reroof my house. I don't think that he was too professional becuase there are many things that I can find that aren't to the manufacturers recommendations. There are 6 pages of pictures and If you don't mind can you please review the work at this website http://www.adt-web.com/construct/xclick/page/page1.htm and give me your feedback on how to proceed. I really do need some professional advice and I mean quick cause I really don't trust anybody locally and I don't want any harm to come to the roof. Thank you so much for the help
I just had someone reroof my house. I don't think that he was too professional becuase there are many things that I can find that aren't to the manufacturers recommendations. There are 6 pages of pictures and If you don't mind can you please review the work at this website http://www.adt-web.com/construct/xclick/page/page1.htm and give me your feedback on how to proceed. I really do need some professional advice and I mean quick cause I really don't trust anybody locally and I don't want any harm to come to the roof. Thank you so much for the help
Last edited by robj; 09-07-06 at 11:54 PM.
#2
08-06-06, 11:53 PM
This is unfortunately why I got out of roofing almost a decade ago now... There just don't seem to be many professionals out there no matter how big/small a company.
Some things will depend on the contract you signed. Like the drip edges - was it specified to supply and install, or replace as needed with matching? Was installation of iko leading edge specified in the contract - if I recall it's an optional addition - not 100% required.
But all in all the roof isn't shingled correctly - best place to start - contact your municipal building codes office - there are roofing inspectors. IKO's also really good about sending out a local representative to inspect and write reports. And definitely file a complaint with your local BBB.
HTH
Andy
Some things will depend on the contract you signed. Like the drip edges - was it specified to supply and install, or replace as needed with matching? Was installation of iko leading edge specified in the contract - if I recall it's an optional addition - not 100% required.
But all in all the roof isn't shingled correctly - best place to start - contact your municipal building codes office - there are roofing inspectors. IKO's also really good about sending out a local representative to inspect and write reports. And definitely file a complaint with your local BBB.
HTH
Andy
#3
08-07-06, 12:14 PM
Thank you for the help. The next question is what needs to be replaced and done inorder to make it last. I understand that there is alot that will probably need to be done but what can I do. Thank you
#4
08-07-06, 02:01 PM
What's got to be done - strip the roof, start anew.
If the nails are consistantly low on the interlocked area like that you'll never get a sealed roof. Reason one nails above the notch is - water flows downhill and sideways - rarely uphill. Being low like that water can penetrate under the interlocking T, wick sideways and penetrate.
Contact the roofing company - I'm hoping it's not "joes roofing" with only a cell# and P.O. Box - any reputable company will send a crew back to strip it and correct the problem.
Andy
If the nails are consistantly low on the interlocked area like that you'll never get a sealed roof. Reason one nails above the notch is - water flows downhill and sideways - rarely uphill. Being low like that water can penetrate under the interlocking T, wick sideways and penetrate.
Contact the roofing company - I'm hoping it's not "joes roofing" with only a cell# and P.O. Box - any reputable company will send a crew back to strip it and correct the problem.
Andy
