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How a Improper Roof Installation Affects Your Home
How a Improper Roof Installation Affects Your Home
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02/11/2024

How a Improper Roof Installation Affects Your Home

Strong and sturdy roofs are essential for shielding your home from the elements, including rain, snow, and harsh sunlight. According to Milledge Roofing Company, a poorly installed roof may pose serious hazards that threaten your family's well-being. Our roofing company outlines several issues caused by incorrect installation that could negatively impact your living space.

As well as new roof installations, we specialize in repairing faulty ones. If your problems were caused by another contractor installing your roof incorrectly, our expert team is ready to help. Through comprehensive inspections, we identify the source of any issue before devising tailored solutions to address it - replacing damaged shingles, reinforcing flashing, or improving gutter installation are among our many services - designed to restore functionality to your roof while protecting it against further damage to your home.

Do not settle for subpar roof installation or repairs for your project. Trust the professionals at Milledge Roofing Company instead - their experienced staff offers top-of-the-line services focused on quality, durability, and customer satisfaction - giving you peace of mind knowing your home will remain protected for many years.

Improper Nail Usage

When installing a roof, using the appropriate type and size of nails is paramount. Improper nail usage can lead to serious long-term issues; too short or poorly secured nails could fail to hold shingles in place properly during high winds or storms, leading to their detachment from their base layers of the roof and potentially leading to leakage or other forms of water damage. Once damaged or lost shingles become loose or fall off altogether, leaks or water damage become much more likely.

Incorrect Flashing

Flashing provides a critical protective barrier, keeping rainwater away from vulnerable roof areas such as joints and transitions. When installed improperly or damaged, water may leak through and find its way into your home, causing mold growth, wood rot, structural damage, and reduced insulation effectiveness leading to energy efficiency issues. If flashing installation or repair is inadequate or compromised by leakage from outside sources, water may find its way inside, leading to mold growth, wood rot, structural issues, and energy inefficiency issues in your attic insulation system.

Improper Shingle Placement

Proper placement of roof shingles is crucial for its integrity. If they are misaligned or overlap poorly, gaps will form between them that allow water penetration through, leading to leakage or water damage. Furthermore, poorly placed shingles may result in an uneven roof surface which causes water to pool on top and accelerate deterioration over time.

Improper Gutter Installation

Gutters play an essential role in keeping water away from your roof and foundation, which means incorrect installation can cause significant water accumulation on the roof, damaging its shingles, fascia, and soffit. Clogged or misaligning gutters may also overflow, leading to erosion around its foundation and compromising its stability, potentially leading to costly repairs.

Milledge Roofing Company

Our experienced roofing contractors recognize the significance of proper roof installation and understand its effects when done incorrectly. That is why our team of skilled roofers is dedicated to providing high-quality services that ensure your roof is installed perfectly and functions optimally. We use industry-approved techniques that address common issues like improper nail usage, flashing issues, incorrect shingle placement, and gutter installation issues effectively - whether requiring new installations or repairs on previous ones, our expert team has all the knowledge and skill to do it efficiently.

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Trusted Local and Quick Roofing

100% Satisfied! I highly recommend this company.  Mike is very kind, extremely knowledgeable, and professional. I called several companies and Mike/Milledge Roofing responded the quickest, answered all my questions, and also had the most reasonable price.  I am very pleased with the repairs done to my roof today.  Impressive company!*****

Rhonda Ottosen,
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Trusted Local and Quick Roofing

My wife and I just bought a house and noticed that the roof needed to be fixed. Everyone that I talked to recommended this company and now I can see why. Mike is super friendly, quick to respond, and the quality of work is amazing! He and his team came out, quoted us, and had the new roof on within the week. We are very pleased with him and recommend them to anyone with roofing needs!

Jacob Gooch,
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Trusted Local and Quick Roofing

I highly recommend Milledge Roofing and can't say enough about how professional, knowledgeable and caring they are.  Bret and Mike went above and beyond to make sure my family will stay safe.  They fixed what needed to be fixed and didn't try to sell me on anything and have proven to be a very trustworthy company.

Casey Hoorelbeke,
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Trusted Local and Quick Roofing

They did a great job on our roof and the process was painless. Seth cash was very polite and helpful while helping me deal with my insurance claim and was always quick to respond when I had any questions. The roofers did a perfect job and there was no trash left or any damage to my plants. I would highly recommend them!

Betty Campbell,