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Roof and Attic Inspection

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:21:29 +0000

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 and the insulation was topped up nicely. The air quality in the attic was excellent and there were no signs of any water tracing at all. We inspected the roof’s surface in the area of sound and lifted a couple of shingles. We noticed there was no underlayment but the wood was dry and there were no shingles missing or damaged and they are in good condition.

Solutions for the Roof:

We performed a roof tune up which included sealing all vents and exposed nails on the ridges.

Further Observations:

It is possible the customer was hearing expansion and contraction noises in the wood deck but everything was in good condition.

Animal Damage Permanent Repair

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:23:55 +0000

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 had been relocated by animal services.

Temporary Leaking Valley Repair

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:21:39 +0000

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 on both sides – 10 to 12 feet, of the valley. We then touched up a couple of loose nails in the area.

Further Recommendations:

As this is a temporary repair, a permanent repair is required. The work done was simply to allow the homeowner time to complete the permanent repair. There is no guarantee on how long a temporary solution will stop or slow the leak and therefore a permanent repair should be completed as soon as possible. A permanent repair will ensure the area is water tight and no longer leak which would lead to further interior damage.

A quote will follow for this permanent solution.

Animal Damage and Shingle Replacement

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:54:29 +0000

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.

Permanent Stove Exhaust Installation

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:22:50 +0000

The Reason the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:

A stove exhaust installation was requested by homeowner.

Work We Completed:

We installed an exhaust vent and sealed off with roof cement. Homeowner will connect the insulated hose at a later date.

Gutter Filter Install

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:00:47 +0000

We cleaned the gutters in this area and installed 35 to 40 feet gutter filter to ensure this area of the eaves do not get clogged in the future (due to trees in area etc and to ensure water does not back up in eaves which can cause additional roof leaks.

Chimney Repair and Vent Reinstall

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:00:42 +0000

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.

Kitchen Exhaust Vent Installation

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:00:15 +0000

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 as well. Repair specialist spoke with homeowner to recommend that these be removed and replaced with two large size 14 inch box style exhaust vents.
A quote will follow for this permanent repair.

Ridge Vent Repair

admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:00:08 +0000

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.

Turbine Vent Installation

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:00:30 +0000

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 of the vents. It is recommended that these two additional turbine vents be replaced as well.
Today we removed the first two exhaust vents and installed two new turbine vents. We also sealed a four inch exhaust vent as it was not installed properly (was installed on top of shingles). The sealing done today is a temporary roof repair and it is recommended that this vent be replaced and properly installed using roof cement and nails.