Improperly Flashed Roof

Installation of a continuous sheet of metal flashing from the top of the roof to the bottom of the roof in lieu of step flashing is not a correct method of installation in many instances.

Improperly flashed roof.

The siding contractor then came and he failed to add continue the flashing off the roof and over lap the siding. Chimneys need to be properly step flashed and counterflashed so that water can t run down the face of the chimney and into the attic. To prevent this water penetration flashing forms the intersections and terminations of roofing systems and surfaces. The telltale sign of improper window flashing house wrap acts as a drainage plane.

How to repair roof flashing step one. Improperly flashed chimneys top photo cause lots of rotting roof sheathing and framing members. Improper flashings improperly flashed windows improperly flashed doors improperly flashed chimneys. Improper roof and side wall flashing the problem was communication and basic flashing knowledge.

Defective flashing blow offs open seams and joints will eventually lead to blow offs where part or all of the roof blows off of your. Billowing billowing occurs when large sections of the membrane detach and flutter with high wind. Lennar has still not made the repair. Feel free to contact us by phone or email.

It s the control layer for liquid water that gets behind the cladding. The water damage has also caused extensive damage to the adjoining wall including making the floor tilt cave. You can t rely on caulk or roof cement to keep water out. However it s important to check for damage anyway.

Its job is to drain the water all the way to the ground without letting it into building. The roofer stopped his aluminum step flashing at the roofs edge. If you find damage then you will have to get it. Lennar has determined that the water intrusion issue is caused by improperly installed roof flashing during the construction of my home in 2013.

Tenting dimensional shortening of the membrane. Most professional roofers can easily install a flashing membrane on the flat open space of a metal roof and then secure it. Sagging roof framing damaged rafters or trusses spongy roof sheathing. Some types of roofing materials like concrete tile incorporate a continuous sheet of metal flashing at sidewalls.

Roofers sometimes poorly install flashing over the shingles instead of underneath which compromises their water resistance. We would be happy to provide you with a free evaluation of any of your structural issues at your house. Even if caulking is used the roof will have to be re caulked often to avoid leaks if the flashing isn t installed correctly. When working with step flashing this may involve removing undamaged pieces of flashing as well.