New Roof Has Ripples In It

Roof shingles are not lying flat.

New roof has ripples in it.

I could see nothing from the attic as the insulation baffles covered the area in all. Those ripples bumps can be pressed down easily which suggests that there is space between the shingle and decking i e shingles are not properly supported by the decking where there are ripples. I m concerned they over tightened the screws or the material is not correct. Poor framing practice is one of the more common reasons for roof waviness.

Ripples can also expose the wooden portions of the roof to moisture that could lead to deterioration as well as rotting. Lumpy bumpy or curling shingles that do not. They were right at the edge above the soffit area and just a couple of feet long. They give the roof a finished look while forming a protective seal.

One can see clearly lots of ripples bumps all over the roof but one section is much worse than the rest. They used peal and stick underlayment. Possibly the deck wasn t dry and that has limited adhesion. The carpenter may have failed to put all of the crowns up on site framed roofs.

I found these ripples on the roof line and can not figure out what would have caused them. As to the extent of it you ll need a professional to come take a look but don t get your hopes up. The most likely culprit is that your roof decking has been damaged. Should the roof have so many ripples.

Any amount of decking damage can result in a pronounced wave so the problem could be tiny but in most cases bad or rotted decking is going to mean extensive roof service. Epdm is heavy stuff it wants to lie flat and doesn t need much encouragement with a broom to do so. I had my shingle roof replaced a couple of weeks ago using 25 year shingles and 30 lb. Anyone have any ideas or seem this before.

3 yr old hip roof. You could see some unevenness in the old shingle roof. The shingles on your roof serve a dual purpose. When some of the crowns are up and some are down then the roof has a wavy look but it is still structurally sound.

This could be a sign of a bigger problem in the future. If your roof has ripples you should be concerned. Rippled shingles can quickly over time lead to a leaking roof. Contractor stated it was normal because no roof is completely flat.