Old Shingle roof meets porch roof with leaks Knoxville, TN
The older shingle roof meets the porch roof installed improperly and is causing le ks. Portions of the rest of this roof are low slope.
The roof leaks where this meets can be caused by how the shingles were tied together. This is inspected during our roof inspection of this property.
Old dimensional roof with improper transition to porch addition
- 12/12 pitch is less than ideal but accept
2/12 pitch is less than ideal but acceptable
Go To Pin - 2Debris buildup in the valleys
Debris gathering and building and valleys can lead to water retention and leaks in valleys. Ice and water shield installed here will protect against leaks.
Go To Pin - 3Plastic gutter guards
Quality gutter guards can help keep gutters free and clear of leaves. Drip edge installed at eaves and rakes can help prevent water penetration and rot on the decking.
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Improper transition from roof to porch addition
- 1Low slope areas are prone to leakGo To Pin
- 2High nailed shinglesGo To Pin
- 3Old metal ridge ventsGo To Pin
In this photo, you can see evidence of improper installation. This shingle is detached due to high nailing.
Old style metal ridge vents don’t stand up to wind like newer style vents and ridge caps. They also often cause unsightly streaking due to oxidation.