Spongy Roof Deck

And this construction often resulted in bouncy and spongy shingle roofs like in this video.

Spongy roof deck. We see weather changes and roof soft spots start appearing it is early march and we are beautifully transitioning from the bitter cold winters to sunny and pleasant spring time here in michigan. That moisture can lead to rot and damage in the roof deck. Water leakage can lead to ceiling spots or leaks stains on interior walls cracked paint or peeling wallpaper. A spongy feel when walking on the roof.

Gypsum concrete roof deck systems consist of a form board wire reinforcement and a poured application of gypsum concrete. If one is considering mechanically fastening a base. One of the most common signs that a roof s decking is damaged is a roof leak. Plywood decking sits on top of your rafters.

The underlayment and shingles are attached to the decking. Old building codes allowed for thinner plywood or osb decking and wider spaces between rafters. If the deck is sound it may be possible to treat the deck much like concrete by priming the surface adhering thermal insulation and installing a new roof membrane. An all wood roof top deck makes for a simple and low maintenance idea.

Damage round chimneys pipes and other penetration. A failing roof deck will impact the integrity of. The anatomy of a shingle roof. Lack of ventilation in the home can lead to mold and mildew which can grow on roof decking if moisture is in the attic and cannot escape properly.

A quick inspection of the attic might uncover dark water stains on the rafters or in the insulation or even light passing through holes in the roof.