The Shingles On My Roof Dry Out Unevenly

The combination of damaged and swollen decking along with moss growth can make for a new roof installation that is anything but smooth.

The shingles on my roof dry out unevenly. The shingles on your roof serve a dual purpose. When you see runoff stop. This keeps the solution from drying out immediately after application. It will be able to dry for weeks before being.

When the sun shines it dries. Ripples in the shingles cause the tabs to lift up allowing water to seep under the surface and soak into the wood decking. They give the roof a finished look while forming a protective seal. In cases where the damage is extensive removing the old roofing shingles completely is advisable.

Should you decide to go with the old roof and do end up removing any of the old shingles make sure that you apply a layer of 30 pound roofing felt before you begin laying any new shingles. Bumps and dips in the roof surface can interfere with the proper drainage of water off the roof and prevent the shingles from sealing properly. Worn or deteriorated roof covering materials occasionally loosen from their fasteners and lift away from the roof which creates an uneven appearance. Soak the shingles with water.

The underside will breathe. Ignoring an uneven roof can result in rot and mold growth in the attic. Osb roof sheathing gets rained on all the time up here and roofs are the first cover to go on a framed structure. Layer separation is a major reason that aging asphalt shingles develop an uneven or wavy look.

Starting from the bottom carefully wet the shingles. This uneven surface may also reduce your curb. When the air underneath circulates it will dry. Roof shingles are not lying flat.

Bumps in the roof. The company installed those frozen shingles and the end result was a uneven not flat looking roof. Bring your garden hose or water sprayer up to the roof. Exposure to wind rain and sun further deteriorates the roof coverings often resulting in shingles or roof panels that appear to be peeling off of the structure.

With the shingles on it sill still breathe. Generally plywood roof decking that has gotten wet and had the shingles applied over it if allowed to dry out will not be seriously damaged by wood rot fungus organisms.