Smooth Hing Roof Ripples

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.

Smooth hing roof ripples.

Anyone have any ideas or seem this before. Here we discuss all of the know causes of this defect. However that pronounced wave will nearly always signify one big thing. The thickness or other physical properties of the metal may be an issue.

Is this poor i did an inspection of a condo in a big complex today. I don t do too many inspections of rubber roofs around here. The number of fasteners is probably a contributing factor. Ripples can also expose the wooden portions of the roof to moisture that could lead to deterioration as well as rotting.

Over tightening the screws could be a factor. Your roof is buckling or bulging somewhere or the materials simply aren t lying flat. Moisture is the number one detriment to your roof. 3 yr old hip roof.

If you have ripples perhaps you ve had something acidic. Speaking as a talented amateur i did my first ever epdm flat roof last year 20 sq m irregular shape it had no ripples then and it has no ripples now. The roof had several ripples in it. Understanding the core of the problem and how you can fix the issue is important.

It s supposed to be smooth. Rippled or loose vinyl siding may be more than just a cosmetic worry and may indicate structural defects building movement leaks or even heat. They were about every 8 ft along the roof line on the one side of the house. See pic for example.

Unevenness in the roof deck could be a factor. I could see nothing from the attic as the insulation baffles covered the area in all. They were right at the edge above the soffit area and just a couple of feet long. Buckled rippled bent deformed loose or un clipped.

A wavy roof is rather alarming and unfortunately there are actually quite a few potential causes. Causes of vinyl siding damage. Possibly the deck wasn t dry and that has limited adhesion. One can see clearly lots of ripples bumps all over the roof but one section is much worse than the rest.

I found these ripples on the roof line and can not figure out what would have caused them. Why does some vinyl siding take on an ugly look with ripples bends bulges or even loose ends. Epdm is heavy stuff it wants to lie flat and doesn t need much encouragement with a broom to do so. The imperfections this creates in your roof are just magnified as soon as you place yet another layer on top of that along with the predictable result being that you grab ripples and ridges.

The roof had several ripples in it. See pic for example.