Mark P Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 13 year old roof with significant granule loss, exposing the fiberglass underneath. No signs of leaks anywhere. The damage is pretty much to entire roof. I believe it is hail damage, but of course I could be wrong. I plan on recommending the roof covering be replaced. My question is do you agree? Would a qualified roofing contractor consider this type of damage cosmetic? Image Insert: 68.18 KB Image Insert: 120.28 KB Image Insert: 119.45 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 I don't know if I would say it is hail damage. I would say it needs replaced. How is the ventilation of the attic? I see that one vent which could be for something beside the attic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted July 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Attic venttulation is fine. Here is another pic. Download Attachment: 4.jpg 60.68 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msteger Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 The first thing I would say is that some shingle manufacturers would balk at that type of attic ventilation. Those type of pan vents can create hot spots and cause premature shingle deterioration. You can certainly see lots of degranulization and exposed felt. If it isn't leaking right now, it probably will do so soon. I would definitely call out the damage you see and recommend evaluation by a qualified roofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hi, If I saw erosion like that I'd be looking in the toolshed and garage for a pressure-washer. It's shot. No sense calling for "evaluation," say it like it is, "The roof cover is worn out. I don't know why. Get it replaced." ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted July 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Ah! pressure washer. I like it and the little light bulb that just came on over my head likes it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfSwamp Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Pressure washer, hail or pufferfish, it doesn't matter. The shingles are shot. Time for new felt, flashing, shingles, etc. And for cryin' out loud, a roof like that does not need "evaluation." My elderly basset hound could make this call. I declare a boycott on roundabouting, tippy-toeing and needless recommendations for "evaluation." Make the call, make an honest buck. I'm amazed that I have to explain this, WJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Kubs Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Guaranteed there was moss/fungus up there and some bozo thought a pressure washer was a great way to clean it all up. Look in the gutters and you will likely see them full of all the granule that was washed off. I once pulled back some weeds near a foundation/downspout and said to the client "well the roof needs to be replaced" (notice the lack of evaluation) He said "how the hell do you know that by looking at the ground?" - I came up with a heaping handfull of shingle granule and said I saw the pressure washer in the garage as we passed it and I could see the streaking on the roof from the street as I pulled up... "Pufferfish"[:-bigmout Now there's a visual for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul N Frey Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Originally posted by AHIS 13 year old roof with significant granule loss, exposing the fiberglass underneath. No signs of leaks anywhere. The damage is pretty much to entire roof. I believe it is hail damage, but of course I could be wrong. I plan on recommending the roof covering be replaced. My question is do you agree? Would a qualified roofing contractor consider this type of damage cosmetic? Image Insert: 68.18 KB Image Insert: 120.28 KB Image Insert: 119.45 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul N Frey Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Sorry about that last "reply". As for the photos, who cares what or how the roof ended up as it is? Just say it is past it's useful life due to extensive damage and replacement is recommended as soon as possible. If you tell someone it is hail damage and it is not they will come after you with a vengance. I once knew an Inspector that labeled the exterior siding as "Cedar Lap" - buyer later found out 2 things: (1)-it was "Lap" and (2)-it was not Cedar. Any gusses as to what the Inspector ended up doing? How about replacing the entire exterior with Cedar Lap!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Yep, roof is toast as my fellow brethrens have indicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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