Warped Roof Shingles

If the tar line isn t lined up by a professional on each shingle it won t adhere properly.

Warped roof shingles. As asphalt shingles get older their corners often begin to curl downward or upward. Often referred to as warped. Shingles weren t lined up properly there s an adhesive strip called a tar line on each shingle. Investigating a warped and wavy roof.

Carefully lift the upper shingle and secure the new shingle with roofing nails. To determine if a wavy roof is more than just an eye sore you must determine the reason for the wave. Rooftops soak up a lot of sun and heat and transmit it to the home below it. While a wavy roof is aesthetically unpleasing does it affect the performance of the roof.

Several factors can cause buckling such as lack of ventilation improperly applied felt and movement in the deck. Warped edges can be a sign that shingles have reached the end of their natural lifespan. Which means your shingles will eventually curl or could potentially fly off. A wavy roof is an unsightly thing.

Curling can also be caused by an improper number of fasteners. Warped shingles might seal down eventually but they re more difficult to install and the gaps that result are more likely to catch the wind and cause the edge of the shingle pull away from the. If your shingles aren t shedding granules and are cupping curling at both corners to be concave it can be a signal that your attic isn t properly vented. Curling roof shingles are most often caused by an excess of moisture accumulation and or an improperly ventilated attic space.