On May 15, 7:39*am, "
wrote:
Red wrote:
Since I moved in to new home in 2004, we have had roof shingle problems
every year. First year some blew off, many loose. Since then we have had
loose shingles everytime there is a storm. Yet the winds are not that high
in my opinion, say 40mph gusts.

Today, we had a storm and now I can see a dozen or so loose shingles
flapping up and down. Last year I was told it was last time they would
repair the shingles on my roof. The forman and all but said the shingles are
a bad batch as the same is happening to other homes where the roofs were put
up around the same time as mine. So should I push for a complete new roof?

Thanks,

Red

Five year old roof in 40 mph wind? *Means a crap installation. *Even
with the cheapest material, the roof should not fly off. *Do you know
who installed the roof? *Product? *I would start with a letter to the
builder, certified mail (you'd be surprised .. it makes a difference),
keeping it to the point and business-like. *Indicate clearly the number
of shingles coming off, the conditions, how they were nailed. *If he
doesn't get going and fix it, send a letter to the licensing authority.

In the shingles that have come off, how near the nailing line are the
nail hole? *Did they tear through the edge of the shingle or did the
fasteners come off with them?


Sure you should demand a new roof. However getting it is another
story. Some states have a new home warranty requirement that covers
various significant defects for some number of years. Do you have
one? You can make your demand to the builder, but your chances
aren't good. You should also contact the manufacturer of the
shingles. Your next alternatives are to take the builder to small
claims court or to get enough other homeowners with the same problem
to make it worthwhile to hire an attorney.

As someone else pointed out, if staples were used, they can be less
reliable than nails. I saw this happen at a condo complex across
from where I lived. In a heavy windstorm, our complex had minor
shingle damage. The other place, they sustained major damage, with
whole sections blown off. Theirs were stapled, ours were nailed.