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Leak at porch addition roof inspection, Knoxville, TN.

There are securities that a homeowner can get by having a certified manufacturing contractor like a GAF Master Elite contractor inspect the roof of your home or business.

You can rest assured that the contractor will give you a solid opinion on the problems at hand and common-sense solutions for how to resolve the issues.

A porch addition with a roof leak here needed to be corrected.

Old architectural shingle roof and leaks at porch addition

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    Split dry rotted vent boot leaking

    Split dry rotted vent boot leaking

    Old roof boots can split and deteriorate, causing roof leaks. Regular maintenance can prevent damages like these.

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    Improper pitch on gutters causes damage

     Improper pitch on gutters

    Improperly installed gutters can cause damage to facia boards, roof decking, rafter tails, foundations, etc.

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    Granular loss and pitting on shingles

    Granular loss and pitting on shingles

    Granular loss and pitting on shingles

    Pitting and granular loss on asphalt shingles. This can indicate old worn-out shingles or light weather damage. Water will begin to seep through fiberglass matting, are exposed, and shingles become compromised and prone to breaking. 

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    Video from roof inspection
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Improper installation of porch addition roof

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    Old style metal ridge caps detaching

    Old style metal ridge caps detaching

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    Improper flashing causing leaks

    The transition from the wall to the porch addition was installed improperly. In this example, the flashing should bend and run up the wall as well as out onto the roof.

    Improper flashing

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