Warped Roof Shingles

Rooftops soak up a lot of sun and heat and transmit it to the home below it.

Warped roof shingles.

Old age one of the most common causes of curling shingles is age. A wavy roof is an unsightly thing. Often referred to as warped. Warped edges can be a sign that shingles have reached the end of their natural lifespan.

Shingles weren t lined up properly there s an adhesive strip called a tar line on each shingle. It immediately detracts from the appeal and look of a home. Carefully lift the upper shingle and secure the new shingle with roofing nails. To determine if a wavy roof is more than just an eye sore you must determine the reason for the wave.

Curling roof shingles are most often caused by an excess of moisture accumulation and or an improperly ventilated attic space. Several factors can cause buckling such as lack of ventilation improperly applied felt and movement in the deck. Warped shingles might seal down eventually but they re more difficult to install and the gaps that result are more likely to catch the wind and cause the edge of the shingle pull away from the. Curling can also be caused by an improper number of fasteners.

As asphalt shingles get older their corners often begin to curl downward or upward. While a wavy roof is aesthetically unpleasing does it affect the performance of the roof. If your shingles aren t shedding granules and are cupping curling at both corners to be concave it can be a signal that your attic isn t properly vented. Investigating a warped and wavy roof.