thank you I went up to roof since was stain in attic on outer roof sheathing. I carefull pulled up on couple shingle to examine nails under . They were RUSTED crumbled nail heads came totally off! Did not use proper galvanized nails. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!! we were wondering why leaks b/c shingles looked beautifully kept but were wavy , exactly as you said nails nails nails. You nailed it !

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

Жыл бұрын

Happy we could help!

Thank you for the knowledge.

Great video! Thanks

Thank you for this excellent, informative, and helpful video. I wish Retex was local to me, you’d get my business.

Thank you.

Great video!!!

Thank you for the useful information.

Very interesting thank you

Great info! Thanks!

This was very helpful! Thank you!

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

2 жыл бұрын

Happy we could help!

Thank you for this video. I wish you were in FL.

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

2 жыл бұрын

We actually have a family member running his own branch in the Gainesville/Alachua area. Not sure where you’re located, but we’d love to help if close by!

@courtneyhaselberger2382

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Unfortunately I’m in southern FL- Fort Lauderdale area.

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

2 жыл бұрын

@@courtneyhaselberger2382 oh shoot - maybe we’ll make it to Fort Lauderdale one day! I hope you’re able to find a reliable roofing contractor in the meantime.

Shingle life is like a prison sentence. It pretty much serves half the time.

Wish you mentioned using junky plastic pipe flange flashing. That’s what we have, and they’re horrible!! Had to tar every single one to stop leaks, and my roof is only 3 years old.

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

6 күн бұрын

That’d fall under pipe collars, but yikes - sorry you had to deal with those! The pipe collars we use typically last 10-15 years before they start breaking down.

Do you offer free estimates? Rain today in Midlothian. Dry attic, but there’s a dripping sound in my laundry room wall following tonight’s rain storm. Please advise. Thank you!

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

Жыл бұрын

Hi Bill - yes, we offer free estimates. Please call our office at 804-442-3314 to set up an appointment.

I was hoping to hear something about improper nail placement. Too close to the edge of joint between shingles etc. Thanks

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

5 ай бұрын

That’s another one, though that’s due to improper installation. If you choose a bad contractor to install your roof, then unfortunately you may run into this issue.

@BUILTFORDTOUGH79

6 күн бұрын

Off of the tar strip… yep!

Great info. Do you have a location in NJ? Or referral?

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no, though I wish we could help!

--------------------------- solar panels are so right for the economics n environmental......but so wrong for roof....water damage will cost much more than what you think your saving on electric....thanks4sharing

Skylights are the #1 cause of leaks that I have seen.

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

2 жыл бұрын

Skylights can be another common cause, mostly due to their flashing wearing down or to their flashing/the skylight itself not being replaced during a new roof install.

Please align those squares hanging on the wall behind you

Shingles are a cheaper way to roof .But it has great limitations. Long term a concrete tiled roof or slate roof are the way to go .

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

Жыл бұрын

True, but you have to factor in costs, foundational support, and labor. Slate and concrete tile roofs require specialized labor, and are added weight to the foundation of your home. In other words, if your home wasn’t built to support that extra weight, it wouldn’t work. Metal is another option for a long-term, more environmentally friendly option than shingles, but again - while the price has trended down lately - metal is more expensive than shingles.

Please explain why the newer shingles stain and need cleaning. I never seen this happen years ago.

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

6 күн бұрын

The amount of staining can vary widely, depending on the quality of the shingle and its copper content. Higher quality shingles have more copper content, which keep them from staining. Another factor is the amount of trees/shading - keeps the shingles from frying, but makes them more likely to stain.

@kennethhughley1611

6 күн бұрын

@@retexroofingexteriorsllc Were the earlier shingles lower quality?

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

5 күн бұрын

Without some sort of extensive testing, it’s hard to know for sure. What’s likely happened is that there was a period of time where the asphalt shingles were a higher quality as they had to prove their worth in the marketplace. Over time, it seems the quality dropped once the product became commoditized. Now, manufacturers appear to be pushing a better quality shingle (at a higher price tag) to match new testing standards in the industry.

Ha ha yes Sears and home Depot used to sub out to junkies and drunk crews in BC , total filthy work. Most commonly cause of roof leaks is shady roofers. Crappy work. All 5 issues here plus many many more. Too many shady roofers

I have contacted all of the roofers in my smallish city of 35K regarding my roof leak and none of the have even gotten back to me. It’s been over 3 weeks and winter is coming. So frustrating. Any suggestions?

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, so sorry to hear that - definitely frustrating! One idea you may want to try is contacting a roofing supply company (such as ABC, Superior - whoever the distributors are locally) to see if they have any roofing contractors they recommend. I hope you're able to have someone fix your roof before winter arrives!

@jesuslaperra4973

Жыл бұрын

Call my company we fix for you

all vents

What about the metal roof???

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

2 ай бұрын

While this video is directed primarily at asphalt shingle roofs, these are still the most common areas for roof leaks for metal roofs as it’s anywhere the roof meets “non-roof.” It also depends on the type of metal roof you have. Ribbed metal roofs sometimes have issues with the gaskets around the nails wearing down. In any case, I’d recommend calling a licensed and insured roofing company to assess your roof.

I hired J &G Exteriors in West Allis Wisconsin. They put on a new roof and didn't properly flash anything and did not install gutter aprons!! My roof leaks worse now than it did before the reroofing! You hire these people and you're not going to be happy with the result. FYI!

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your bad roofing experience, but we’re Retex Roofing & Exteriors, based in Richmond, Virginia. We didn’t install your roof.

If sears did your roof no need to investigate the problem anymore 😂

@artv4nd3l4y

Жыл бұрын

Put a cork in it and pipe down George Floyd, don't make me get the knee out!

Using perma boots on the pipe boots. Cheap insurance

I got #6 cause: SEARS did your roof and it's leaking after 2 years.

@michaellutz1954

5 ай бұрын

Bro there is nomore sears that exist ! When n where could that be possible lol

@KingsVerity1979

2 ай бұрын

It's still under warranty....right?

He doesn't go up on the roof

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

Жыл бұрын

Not in this video, but we do go up on roofs...

Boats are waterproof right? Most are now made out of fiberglass right? So, why don't people make their roof's with waterproof fiberglass? Would last longer as well. Because, most boats decking's hardly ever leek, and they are heavily used. Fiberglass pools are long lasting waterproof tested. Fiberglass is strong and can take extreme weather and sunshine. Most likely people just follow, never thinking outside the box or on their own.

@adrianbulfon8430

2 жыл бұрын

That's what synthetic underlayment is for

@LeeTarrofiyfdsyesippptitled

2 жыл бұрын

Fibre glass roofs have been a thing here in the UK for quite some years now. It's a temperamental system but done correctly its a good choice especially for flat roofs

@eddiespagetti8395

2 жыл бұрын

Fiberglass cracks too easy. I see decks here in BC after deep cold they crack at pressure points as well .fiberglass on roofs is not flexible enough to withstand wear and tear

@zeke112964

2 жыл бұрын

There are plenty of fiberglass based shingles out there.... have been for decades

@eddiespagetti8395

2 жыл бұрын

Fiberglass also cracks especially in cold temperatures. Fiberglass has its pros and cons. Personally I likes the EPDM shingles. They do not crack like fiberglass shingles. Do a slam test on a cold day. Slam down a bundle of shingles and see how how many crack. Fiberglass is weak in many ways.

You're a great script reader..

@sharksport01

Жыл бұрын

Handsome too.

@batmanbags7651

Жыл бұрын

Stop lying 😂 horrible script reader but whoever wrote it knows their stuff about roofing

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

Жыл бұрын

Hey, we're roofers not broadcasters. We tried our best!

RENAME THIS VIDEO WITH SHINGLE ROOF ONLY NEXT TIME.... SMH

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

5 ай бұрын

Sorry to upset you - while you’re right in that we’re focused here on asphalt shingle roofs, these are still the most common causes of roof leaks. We will consider making videos in the future pinpointing common roof leaks per roof type. Have a great day!

Reading from the screen, seriously?

@retexroofingexteriorsllc

11 ай бұрын

We’re an exterior contractor, not a trained broadcast professional - so we wrote a script and read it to deliver the educational information. We can’t be experts in every field, but we are when it comes to roofs, siding, windows, and gutters.

@MarciRaney-tt8ev

3 ай бұрын

Excellent job. There's always at least one out there. By the way- perfect response