Buckled Roof Shingles

[mechaniac86]

We had a new roof installed about 6 months ago. Theses shingles were not like this immediately after installation of the roof. What do y'all think?

See below for my roofer's response regarding the shingles.

 

[rayra]

He's bullshitting you so he doesn't have to come and re-work it. The shingles were laid cold, butted up hard against the chimney flashing. Now that they're hot and expanded, they are buckling upward because there was nowhere else to go.

It's a VERY simple fix. You just get up there with a very sharp utility knife and carefully and gently shave 1/8" off the edge of the shingles where they abut the chimney flashing. If the flashing is properly lapped under the shingles, ther eis no issue. Just dont get retarded and stab the knife into the flashing. Just score along the asphalt shingles until you are thru, multiple light passes. Fresh blade, easy work.

Do you have a closer / better image, I can't make it out but it looks like there are multiple layers there, did he lay a new roof over the old one?

 

[The Cobbler]

I agree with the buckling concept.
use a good sharp hook blade and trim them back from the chimney

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

Where did you find the installer? Anyone can take an add out in the local paper, especially the fly by nighters. These guys spring up like weeds. When I choose my roofer I got quotes and then looked around at some of their work. I asked the home owners to see who was satisfied. In Choose a fairly new roofing contractor but they had invested in good equipment and gave me the feeling they were in it for the long run. 15 years later they have made a name for themselves. They were ok with my south (sun baked) side in fibreglass and the rest in a high rated asphalt. One other thing if your asphalt are curling it is from to much heat in the attic. Extra venting is probably the answer, most roofers will not tell you this as you will be back sooner than later. We are on our second roof and it still looks good. A few of our neighbours are well into their third in 35 years.

 

[Zeke]

He should have left a half inch.

 

[rburke65]

Don't make any difference where he found the roofer. I agree with rayra.......trim the flashed end of the shingle.

 

[Bluedodge]

Bang his wife.

 

[krcoomer]

He's bullshitting you so he doesn't have to come and re-work it. The shingles were laid cold, butted up hard against the chimney flashing. Now that they're hot and expanded, they are buckling upward because there was nowhere else to go.

It's a VERY simple fix. You just get up there with a very sharp utility knife and carefully and gently shave 1/8" off the edge of the shingles where they abut the chimney flashing. If the flashing is properly lapped under the shingles, ther eis no issue. Just dont get retarded and stab the knife into the flashing. Just score along the asphalt shingles until you are thru, multiple light passes. Fresh blade, easy work.

Do you have a closer / better image, I can't make it out but it looks like there are multiple layers there, did he lay a new roof over the old one?

I agree with what happened, but I would not touch it myself until you decide it is worth whatever warranty you have from the installer. You will negate any warranty. I would review the contract and work the warranty angle with the installer. Contact the manufacturer for their opinion if you deem it necessary.

IF you decide to trim them yourself, use a utility knife with a hook blade. It will cut from below the shingle and lessen the risk of punching through your flashing or the felt.

Good luck.

 

[rayra]

I agree in principle, but wouldn't expect a 'craftsman' that missed such a detail and then tried to get out of fixing it to ever honor any sort of warranty, implied or explicit. He's already failed that test.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Curious here ? Is there or did the roofer add a cricket on the other side of the chimney ? If not, did he suggest one ?

 

[Scott H in Wheaton]

They were ok with my south (sun baked) side in fibreglass and the rest in a high rated asphalt. One other thing if your asphalt are curling it is from to much heat in the attic. Extra venting is probably the answer, most roofers will not tell you this as you will be back sooner than later. We are on our second roof and it still looks good. A few of our neighbours are well into their third in 35 years.

Modern shingles are asphalt encapsulated around a fiberglass core. Crappy shingles are asphalt with an organic (fiberboard) core. Lots of lawsuits over those.

Chances are you have an asphalt/fiberglass shingle on your entire roof.

 

[Scott H in Wheaton]

He's bullshitting you so he doesn't have to come and re-work it. The shingles were laid cold, butted up hard against the chimney flashing. Now that they're hot and expanded, they are buckling upward because there was nowhere else to go.

It's a VERY simple fix. You just get up there with a very sharp utility knife and carefully and gently shave 1/8" off the edge of the shingles where they abut the chimney flashing. If the flashing is properly lapped under the shingles, ther eis no issue. Just dont get retarded and stab the knife into the flashing. Just score along the asphalt shingles until you are thru, multiple light passes. Fresh blade, easy work.

Do you have a closer / better image, I can't make it out but it looks like there are multiple layers there, did he lay a new roof over the old one?

This is pretty much the whole answer. If it was too much heat in the attic they would be buckling in the field, not near the cooler edge.

 

[James-W]

Do you have a closer / better image, I can't make it out but it looks like there are multiple layers there, did he lay a new roof over the old one?

Personally, if there are multiple layers of shingles on the roof, I would have all the singles ripped off and make sure the decking is all good. Then have the roof shingled by a roofer who knows how to do the job right. In my opinion having more than one layer of shingles is asking for trouble.

 

[Evilunclegrimace]

I would like to know why he did not reflash the chimney correctly?

 

[C_F]

Bang his wife.

Twice!

 

[ford33]

The installer needs to fix this under warranty. The homeowner does not go onto the roof to fix this issue. That is what the installer should be doing.

 

[Hilltopmasonry]

He's bullshitting you so he doesn't have to come and re-work it. The shingles were laid cold, butted up hard against the chimney flashing. Now that they're hot and expanded, they are buckling upward because there was nowhere else to go.

It's a VERY simple fix. You just get up there with a very sharp utility knife and carefully and gently shave 1/8" off the edge of the shingles where they abut the chimney flashing. If the flashing is properly lapped under the shingles, ther eis no issue. Just dont get retarded and stab the knife into the flashing. Just score along the asphalt shingles until you are thru, multiple light passes. Fresh blade, easy work.

Do you have a closer / better image, I can't make it out but it looks like there are multiple layers there, did he lay a new roof over the old one?

+1 i agreed he didn't leave room for expansion and is trying to avoid a trip back or what we call a call backsince you do not get paid for a callback


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[jonesg]

Leave him a review on angies list, fix it yerself.

 

[stikman56]

He's bullshitting you so he doesn't have to come and re-work it. The shingles were laid cold, butted up hard against the chimney flashing. Now that they're hot and expanded, they are buckling upward because there was nowhere else to go.

It's a VERY simple fix. You just get up there with a very sharp utility knife and carefully and gently shave 1/8" off the edge of the shingles where they abut the chimney flashing. If the flashing is properly lapped under the shingles, ther eis no issue. Just dont get retarded and stab the knife into the flashing. Just score along the asphalt shingles until you are thru, multiple light passes. Fresh blade, easy work.

Do you have a closer / better image, I can't make it out but it looks like there are multiple layers there, did he lay a new roof over the old one?

Yeah this.

 

[pop pop]

Anyone ever see a warranty repair from a roofer?
Only one I ever saw was riding a unicorn.

 

[ard]

Anyone ever see a warranty repair from a roofer?
Only one I ever saw was riding a unicorn.

Mine has. 4 times. But it was over $45k,


So yeah, they exist.

 

[James-W]

Anyone ever see a warranty repair from a roofer?
Only one I ever saw was riding a unicorn.

A really good roofer doesn't screw up very often, if they screw up at all. About the only time there would be an issue is if the shingles themselves had a problem, which my understanding is that occasionally they do. But the only warranty if you have batch of bad shingles that I am aware of is that the shingle manufacturer will give you new shingles. The labor to remove the old shingles and install the new ones is on you. I don't necessarily think that is fair, but nevertheless it seems to be the way it works.