Home » Home & Garden » Home Improvement » Roofing

Roof Repair - Top 10 Most Common Roof Repairs

Ranked #8,337 in Home & Garden, #101,715 overall

Lets Get Started!

With over 20 years inspecting and troubleshooting roof Issues, we felt it might be helpful to share our observations, we feel by starting with #1 as being the greatest cause for repair calls, this may bring some perspective to the issue of these terrable, relatively newer type pipe flashings, that have for the most part, taken the place of the good old fashioned and apparently eternally lasting Lead Pipe Boot, that seemes to be slowly being fazed out, we feel the progression 1-10 is for the most part accurate, however may vary in your state or area.

.
#1 - Dry Rot to Rubber Seal Insert in Plastic or Metal PVC Pipe Boot Flashings.

#2 - Missing Shingles - Related To Wind Or Storm Damage.

#3 - Slipping Shingles - Related To Poor Workmanship/Installation or Poor Nailing Technique.

#4 - Damaged Shingles - Related To Tree Limbs Rubbing Against The Shingles.

#5 - Chimney ReFlashing - Related To Poor Workmanship/Installation And Or Wear & Tear/Old Age.

#6 - Malfunctioning Ventilation Such As Turbine Vents, Power Vents & Unsealed Stove Pipe Base Cones & Collars - Due To Wear & Tear/Old Age & Poor Workmanship/Installation.

#7 - Porch Roof Leaks - Due To Poor Workmanship/Installation At The Transition Where The Porch Meets The House, Or Due To The Incorrect Use Of Shingles On A Roof With A Pitch/Slope Less Than 3" Up For Every 12" Out (3/12 or 3:12).

#8 - Roof Leaks At Headwall & Sidewall Flashings - Related To Poor Workmanship/Installation Or Insufficient Roof Drainage/Lack Of Gutters, Resulting In Overwhelming Amounts Of Water Falling Off An Upper Roof On To A Lower Roof & Causing The Flashings To Be Overwhelmed By Water.

#9 - Leaky Skylights - Related To Poor Workmanship/Installation, Seal Damage, Due To Wear & Tear/Old Age Or Cracking To Glass Or Plastic Domes Caused By Hail, Age Or Other Falling Debris Such As From Tree 's.

#10 - Critter Damage - Due To Wild Life Attempting To Seek Refuge From The Elements Via The Roof, Usually When Roof Access Is Not Limited By Proper Cultivation Of Nearby Vegetation, Such As Tree's.


Please Visit www.RepairMyRoof4Less.com To Learn More.

Roof Repair - Old vs New PVC Pipe Boots Flashing Methods

Flasing a Pipe the Right Way!

Roof Repair - Old vs New PVC Pipe Boots

#1 - Dry Rot to the Rubber Seal Insert in a Plastic or Metal PVC Pipe Boot Flashings.

Roof Repair - Missing Shingles

Caused by Wind or Storm Damage

Roof Repair - Missing Shingles Caused by Wind Damage

#2 - Missing Shingles - Related To Wind Or Storm Damage.

Roof Repair - Slipping Shingles

Related To Poor Workmanship/Installation or Poor Nailing Technique

Roof Repair - Slipping Shingles

#3 - Slipping Shingles - Related To Poor Workmanship/Installation or Poor Nailing Technique.

Roof Repair - Tree Rubbing Damage

Caused by Tree Limbs Rubbing against the Shingles.

Roof Repair - Tree Rubbing Damage

#4 - Damaged Shingles - Related To Tree Limbs Rubbing Against The Shingles.

Roof Repair - Malfunctioning or Deteriorated Chimney Flashing

Roof Repair - Problematic Chimney Flashing

#5 - Chimney ReFlashing - Related To Poor Workmanship/Installation And Or Wear & Tear/Old Age.

Roof Repair - Malfunctioning Ventilation

Turbine Vents, Power Vents & Unsealed Stove Pipe Base Cones & Collars

Roof Repair - Malfunctioning Ventilation

#6 - Malfunctioning Ventilation Such As Turbine Vents, Power Vents & Unsealed Stove Pipe Base Cones & Collars - Due To Wear & Tear/Old Age & Poor Workmanship/Installation.

Roof Repair - Improper Materials Used on a Low Sloped Roof

Shingles applied to a Low Sloped Roof instead of Modified Bitumen or other Roll Roofing Products

Roof Repair - Low Sloped Roofs

#7 - Porch Roof Leaks - Due To Poor Workmanship/Installation At The Transition Where The Porch Meets The House, Or Due To The Incorrect Use Of Shingles On A Roof With A Pitch/Slope Less Than 3" Up For Every 12" Out (3/12 or 3:12).

Roof Repair - Roof Leaks at Headwall & Sidewall Flashings

Insufficient Roof Drainage/Lack Of Gutters, Causing The Flashings To Be Overwhelmed By Water.

Roof Repair - Roof Leaks At Headwall & Sidewall Flashings

#8 - Roof Leaks At Headwall & Sidewall Flashings - Related To Poor Workmanship/Installation Or Insufficient Roof Drainage/Lack Of Gutters, Resulting In Overwhelming Amounts Of Water Falling Off An Upper Roof On To A Lower Roof & Causing The Flashings To Be Overwhelmed By Water.

Roof Repair - Leaky Skylight

Poor Workmanship/Installation, Seal Damage, Due To Wear & Tear/Old Age Or Cracking To Glass Or Plastic Domes Caused By Hail, Age Or Other Falling Debris Such As From Tree 's.

Roof Repair - Leaky Skylight

#9 - Leaky Skylights - Related To Poor Workmanship/Installation, Seal Damage, Due To Wear & Tear/Old Age Or Cracking To Glass Or Plastic Domes Caused By Hail, Age Or Other Falling Debris Such As From Tree 's.

Roof Repair - Critter Damage

Due To Wild Life Attempting To Seek Refuge From The Elements Via The Roof, Usually When Roof Access Is Not Limited By Proper Cultivation Of Nearby Vegetation, Such As Tree's.

Roof Repair - Critter Damage

#10 - Critter Damage - Due To Wild Life Attempting To Seek Refuge From The Elements Via The Roof, Usually When Roof Access Is Not Limited By Proper Cultivation Of Nearby Vegetation, Such As Tree's.

The #1 Cause For A Roof Repair Calls

Let's Settle This for Once & for All!

Roof Repair - #1 Leak

If Your A Roofer, Roofing Company or Just Want To Test Your Roofing Knowlage, We Would Like to See Where You Stand on This Matter.


Please Visit www.RepairMyRoof4Less.com To Learn More.

Loading poll. Please Wait...

YouTube

The items you'll need & basic conceptual information regarding shingles and flashings.

After watching this video you will know exactly what to bring up to the roof to do a pipe flashing replacement, you will also have the understanding, skill and ability to adapt to different and possibly difficult pipe flashing circumstances, all pipe flashing replacements are not the same, you will have a conceptual understanding of all the dynamics, putting you in a position to think on the fly so to speek.

Enjoy!
Roof Repair - Flashing Replacement - How To Replace A Pipe Flashing Part 1
by RepairMyRoof4Less | video info

6 ratings | 766 views
curated content from YouTube

YouTube

This video covers the practical application of the knowledge gained from watching the first video.

After watching this video you will have the confidence to start, work through and complete a pipe flashing replacement, you will have viewed the art and technique of of a skilled tradesman, you will see the small nuances involved, if a picturs worth a thousand words, a youtube video is more than enough to set all that knowledge in stone for you, now you will be hungry to get started!


Please Visit www.RepairMyRoof4Less.com To Learn More.

Roof Repair - Flashing Replacement - How To Replace A Pipe Flashing Part 2
by RepairMyRoof4Less | video info

4 ratings | 508 views
curated content from YouTube

Terrific Links From RepairMyRoof4Less.com

Links to the Author's Favorite Roof Related Sites

www.RepairMyRoof4Less.com
RepairMyRoof4Less.com Asphalt Roof Installer, Specialists in Roof Repair | San Antonio, Boerne, Alamo Heights, Schertz, Universal City, Seguin and Surrounding Areas
GAF - Shingle Manufacturer
Roofing shingles and materials, plus factory-certified roofers (including ratings from real homeowners!) from North America's largest roofing manufacturer. Residential and commercial roofing, shingles, slate, roof ventilation, roof underlayments, asphaltic and TPO roof membranes.
Home : ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
ARMA - Main Site
Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) represents the leading manufacturers of residential and commercial asphalt roofing systems. ARMA publications and videos can be purchased online.

Roof Talk Feedback - Leave your comments.

We enjoy talking about roofing and would love to hear from you.

  • Pangionedevelopers Jan 27, 2012 @ 10:22 pm | delete
    wow ,great job
    gonna sit down and dig in here for more information
  • SteveAustin2000 Feb 25, 2012 @ 9:39 pm | delete
    Great!...
    Glad you like it!...
    Glad I got your attention...
    I see your in the construction field, it would be nice to know your perspective on my lens?
    Hope to here more form you.
  • Pangionedevelopers Jan 27, 2012 @ 10:21 pm | delete
    wow ,great job
    gonna sit down and dig in here for more information
Show All

by

SteveAustin2000

Professionally Trained Roofer Steve Austin, trained by the Union as a Journeyman Roofer in the 90's, with over 20 years of experience in the roofing i... more »

Feeling creative? Create a Lens!

Explore related pages

Related Tags