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Featured, Roof Assessments »
The Reason the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
The homeowner called because they heard dripping sounds when rain was hitting the roof and they thought it could be a leak in the ceiling above the bedroom.
The Problems We Found:
We went into and inspected the attic. There were no visible signs of water marks. We inspected the vents at the top (which were 8 to 10 feet away from area he was concerned about). The vents were dry and not showing any signs of leaking. The plywood underneath was in good condition …
Animal Damage, Featured »
The Reason the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair
Animals had ripped off shingles and exposed the wood on the roof.
Solution for the Roof:
The catwalk behind and beside the chimney as well as the mansard was permanently repaired. We installed new shingles in these areas. We also replaced shingles in 4 spots on main roof as well as 2 ridge caps.
Furthermore, we “animal proofed” 2 vents by adding screens on top of them.
There was no screen added to the wall as animal repellent was used in that area and the animals themselves …
Featured, water leaks »
Why the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
We were called in due to a severe leak of the home’s front entrance.
The Problems We Found:
We were shown leak which extended from first floor main straight down to the basement along one wall.
We inspected roof surface and discovered the valley was not only incomplete but installed incorrectly. Shingles were not installed and finished properly on both sides; they were stepped back and starter shingles were the only ones exposed.
Solutions for the Roof:
We temporarily sealed the area using roof cement from top to bottom …
Animal Damage, Featured »
The Reason the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
There was a leak in the homeowner’s bedroom and they suspected animals on the roof.
The Problems We Found:
Upon inspection of the roof, we found missing shingles and animal damage in 3 different locations.
The damage was extensive enough that there were holes and exposed wood.
Solutions for the Roof:
We installed metal flashing over the hole where animals were getting in and replaced shingles.
Featured, Vent Installation »
Eaves Cleaning, Featured, Roof Assessments »
Chimney Leak, Featured, Roof Assessments »
PERMANENT CHIMNEY REPAIR Removed shingles around chimney area. Installed ice and water shield. Installed new shingles using roof cement and nails followed by chem caulking.PART 3: REINSTALL AND SEAL ALL ROOF VENTS All vents on roof surface were properly reinstalled and sealed in order to ensure they are watertight.
Featured, Roof Assessments »
Repair Specialist installed kitchen exhaust vent using roof cement and nails. We cut a hole where homeowner wanted it by putting a nail through exact point where homeowner had cut hole in kitchen where vent was to be installed.
Inspected rest of roof surface.
There is a turbine vent on left side of home that is broken. This needs to be replaced as it will allow water into home which will lead to interior damage. There is also one on right side of home that is allowing in small amounts of water …
Featured, Roof Assessments »
Mr Roof Repair installed ridge vent. We removed hip and ridge shingles (two layers) and then install 16 ft of ridge vent. We then re installed a new hip and ridge cap.
Decking under cap in that area was cut out so that the ridge can breathe and optimize the ridge vent.
We also installed a bathroom exhaust vent for a 3rd floor bathroom. We hooked it up and installed insulated hose.
Sealed three inch exhaust pipe as well.
Featured, leak sources »
Repair Summary:
Upon arrival we found that there were a total of four turbine vents on roof. One is broken off and one is noisy and bent (metal inside is broken). There are two other turbine vents as well on the roof – one is working and the final one is slightly grinding now and will get worse. The one that is currently working will also start failing in near future. Seals and bearings are breaking down and the metal that keeps them turning are snapping just due to the age …



