Installing a new roof on your home is quite a significant undertaking. It covers a large area of your home, and proper maintenance will help prevent further deterioration of your home. While maintaining your home is important, you will want to make sure to avoid the most common roofing installation mistakes to extend the life of your new roof.
Improper Use of Starter Shingles During Roofing Installation
Like any well-built product, a roof starts with a base. The base of your roof should include starter shingles. It may save some time and money on upfront cost but will cause some major issues with your roof maintenance later on in the process. It is important to make sure starter shingles are utilized during your installation process. The section of shingles along the eaves is the most imperative for moisture reduction. Skipping this step can allow water to build up and breakdown the top layer of shingles causing them to deteriorate over time.
Sloping Is Critical During Installation
Like with skipping starter shingles, the proper slope helps resolve moisture reduction issue. The proper materials required for your roofing installation will depend on your roof slope. Ignoring this step and selecting materials that do not work with your current roof slope can cause damage to your roof. The improper placement can cause a collection of water that will get trapped and cause damage. It does not matter if you are using asphalt, tile, or wood shingles in your project. The slope matters for proper roofing installation practices.
Considering Vents During Roofing Installation
Improper ventilation practices are a very common mistake during roofing installation. The lack of proper ventilation for a home can add moisture damage in multiple areas. Once the moisture damage builds-up over time the roof will fail. Many areas require proper ventilation that needs to be considered during the roofing installation process. Baffles, eaves, and ridge are all areas that can cause build-up and improper air circulation in your attic if not properly ventilated.
The Placement of Nails During Installation
There are quite a few rules and regulations to follow-up when replacing a roof. Nail placement is a hot topic for proper roofing installation. The number of nails, as well as the location of the nails, are all factors. The type of shingles utilized determines the number of nails the job requires. The placement of the shingle also determines the location of the nail. A common mistake in roofing installation is driving a nail directly into the self-sealing strip. Breaking the seal will cause access for damaging contaminants.
When you are ready to begin planning for your new roofing installation, look for a company you can trust. It does not matter if you are just starting to plan, or need an estimate for a project. Specialty Home Products has a team of professionals that can help guide you through the process. Simply reach out and contact us today, and we can help get you started.