4 Signs Your Roof Was Installed Incorrectly

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4 Signs Your Roof Was Installed Incorrectly
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• While none of us like to think that our roof may
  have been installed incorrectly, the majority of
  homeowners arent roofing experts, and wouldnt
  even know what to look for when checking their
  new roof installation. Fortunately, there are 4
  ways to check whether your roof is capable of
  doing its job properly, and if you spot any of
  them, consult with a reputable, local roofing
  firm at the earliest
• 1.The flashing
• If its safe to do so, you can perform a quick
  check of the narrow, galvanized steel fitted on
  your roof to make sure water runs efficiently off
  the roof known as flashing, it can be seen near
  chimneys, vents and skylights. If you see that
  the flashing is pulling up from the roof, theres
  a strong possibility it hasnt been installed
  correctly, and may need to be fixed or replaced.

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• A uniform appearance
• A visual check can be carried out to determine
  whether the roof looks uniform from every angle.
  If you see any patches that dont match the rest
  of the roof, it could be that it wasnt
  professionally installed, and a quick inspection
  from an experienced roofing firm will be able to
  confirm this.

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• Are the shingles in good order?
• A good roofer will always take the time to
  properly nail the shingles on a roof down, which
  helps to keep them in place and prevent excess
  overhang. The edges of your shingles should hang
  over the roof by around an inch to an inch and a
  half, or around half to three quarters of an inch
  for drip edge flashing, and if you have excess,
  this means that theyve been improperly installed
  and the shingles could blow off in a strong gust
  of wind. Water could also drip down into rake or
  fascia boards, and if any of your shingles are
  sliding, or hanging askew, they could need to be
  fixed or replaced due to shoddy workmanship.

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• Rotten roof decking
• Rot, anywhere on your roof, is not a good sign,
  and can actually be extremely dangerous. While
  this is not necessarily a sign of poor
  workmanship, it could have been present when your
  roof was being repaired
• And the roofer chose not to draw your attention
  to it, hoping youd call them back for their
  services later down the line when your roof began
  to leak or show more obvious signs of damage.
  Whatever the situation, if you spot rot anywhere
  on your roof, youll need to address it
  immediately.

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• The only way to avoid an incorrect or
  unprofessional roof installation is to do your
  research before you hire a roofing contractor,
  and check that their previous customers are
  satisfied with the standard of their work. If
  their attitude is off, they dont communicate
  with you properly or they show any signs of
  unprofessionalism, begin your search again, until
  you find the right company for you.

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  construction company and roofing contractor in
  Astoria NY. From initial design to final clean
  up, our results speak for themselves. We are
  fully licensed, insured, and bonded to provide
  both commercial and residential construction
  services to customers in Astoria and the
  surrounding area. Proud to serve New York State
  for 25 years. No job is too small nor too big. If
  you are looking for roof repair in Astoria NY or
  want to know more about our wide range of
  professional but affordable construction and
  repair services, reach out to us at (718)
  938-9887.