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There\u2019s a reason people often say they\u2019re thankful for the \u201croof over their head\u201d. It\u2019s because very few aspects of a home are more important than the roof. Whether your house\u2019s roofing is brand new or has been there for years, it\u2019s important to know for sure that it\u2019s been installed correctly. The good news is that there are 4 helpful ways that you can tell if your home\u2019s roof has been installed correctly or incorrectly.<\/p>\n
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Combined with its often simple appearance, great roofing<\/a> might not seem very complicated. But that\u2019s far from the truth. In fact, there is a lot going on under the hood, as it were. The four indicators below are just a snapshot of the full picture, but they do a good job of helping a homeowner determine the state of their roof at a glance.<\/p>\n First and foremost, you can do a quick check of your flashing, which is the narrow, often galvanized steel material that gets installed on roofs to send water away from important areas. Flashing installation is often near chimneys, vents, or skylights. If the flashing is pulling up from the roof itself, then there\u2019s a good chance it\u2019s incorrectly installed and needs to be fixed or replaced. If it\u2019s rusted or peeling, then it may simply be old, but that needs to be replaced as well.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rennisonroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/checking-the-flashing-for-any-water-ingress-or-rusting.jpg” alt=”Check the flashing for any holes or water ingress to preserve your roofs life.” title_text=”checking-the-flashing-for-any-water-ingress-or-rusting” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”15px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=””][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_font_size=”32px” header_3_font_size=”24px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”26px” header_2_font_size_phone=”” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_3_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_3_font_size_phone=”” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet”]<\/p>\n A simple \u201ctrick\u201d to see if your roof is correctly installed is the eye test. In other words, does it look the same all over? Is there uniformity across the entire roof, as far as you can see? If there are patches that don\u2019t look the same as the rest, then you may have improperly installed roofing that needs to be corrected or replaced.<\/p>\n Good roofers worth their salt will always properly nail down your shingles, as well as prevent excess overhang. When correctly installed, the edges of your shingles will hang over a roof around 1\u201d \u2014 1 \u00bd\u201d, or about \u00bd\u201d \u2014 \u00be\u201d for drip edge flashing. If you have excess, then shingles can blow off with too much wind. If you don\u2019t have enough, then water may drip down into rake or fascia boards. Do you notice that some of your shingles are coming up, sliding, or simply hanging askew? Then there\u2019s a solid possibility that your roofing was installed poorly and needs an inspection.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=””][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rennisonroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/be-sure-to-check-your-attic-space-for-any-decking-rot-or-discoloration.jpg” alt=”Checking the decking in your attic space for discoloration or rot will tell you if it’s installed incorrectly.” title_text=”be-sure-to-check-your-attic-space-for-any-decking-rot-or-discoloration” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”32px” header_3_font_size=”24px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”26px” header_2_font_size_phone=”” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_3_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_3_font_size_phone=”” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet”]<\/p>\n Finally, as with any part of your home, rotting is always a bad sign. With your roof, it can even be dangerous. A rotted roof may ultimately collapse in on itself, which may cause serious injury to you and your loved ones. Do an \u201ceye check\u201d every now and then to observe your roof and the surrounding areas for any signs of rotting. If you notice any, call a professional roofer right away to give it a closer look.<\/p>\n With all this in mind, you may be wondering how to avoid major roofing problems in the first place. That\u2019s a question we get a lot. Thankfully, there are ways to avoid having poorly or incorrectly installed roofing right from the start.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”15px||15px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||15px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=””][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”32px” header_3_font_size=”24px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”26px” header_2_font_size_phone=”” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_3_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_3_font_size_phone=”” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop”]<\/p>\n First, hire a local. The roofers in your city, town, or county will know the specifications for the homes in your area and can ensure that the right materials are used and guidelines followed. Another benefit of hiring locally? You can probably ask around town to see if the company in question is any good. Chances are someone has hired them for their own roofing project in the past.<\/p>\n Second, interview any potential roofer upfront and ask for official paperwork and contact information. If they don\u2019t have a physical location, then they probably aren\u2019t legitimate. If they can\u2019t provide documentation, then thank them for their time and run for the hills.<\/p>\n In all seriousness, local roofers are always preferable to an out-of-town company that probably doesn\u2019t know the area, the materials typically used there, or the local restrictions that might be in place. Hire locally to get the best roofing installation every time.<\/a><\/p>\n Nobody wants to end up with a bad roofing job, especially if you\u2019ve just paid out your ears for the work to be done. Thankfully, there\u2019s a local team that knows exactly how to handle any roofing problem or situation. Hire the folks here at Rennison Roofing to inspect your existing roof for proper installation, to do routine maintenance and repairs, or to install a brand new roof on your home. 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Check the flashing.<\/h3>\n
2. Look for a uniform appearance.<\/h3>\n
3. Check the shingles for proper nailing or overhang.<\/h3>\n
4. Inspect for rotted roof decking.<\/h3>\n
How to Avoid Bad Roofing Work in the First Place<\/h2>\n
Local Roofing Done Right<\/h2>\n