Soft Spots On Roof Of House

What is a roof soft spot.

Soft spots on roof of house.

First i love my wife of many years she is a wonderful lady. When i walk on the roof it feels soft kinda spongy. For one thing when the roof gets patched nail holes are easy to patch or just ignore if they re covered by new shingles. The house is a ranch.

If you can tell there s a soft spot on your roof this most likely means that the substrate below the roofing material is damaged and deteriorating. The reason for these soft spots is that the layer underneath is probably very soaked due to gaps in the shingles cause over time and weather changes and the water is seeping through the sheeting. A little about me and what i do. That dip in the roof with a soft spot is indicative of the fact that you should have your roof repaired asap.

For another thing any good repair is going to remove the wood around the rotted area anyway. Today many of the newer asphalt shingles have an algae resistant granular system that guards against roof algae. The roof has about a 35 degree slant to it. I bought a house that is about 30yrs old.

Investigating for water leaks. Some of the most common causes of soft spots include. Repeated exposure to moisture. One of the most common questions we receive here at american standard roofing is about roof soft spots usually after a weather change.

Soft spots don t go away they get worst. The entire roof feels like that. Get into the attic and look at the underside of those soft spots. The shingles look like they are in good shape.

Without good attic ventilation your roof gets extremely hot. These soft spots usually form when the layer underneath gets soaked due to gaps in the shingles. Therefore if you find yourself dealing with soft spots you might want to start by finding any sources of water that are contributing to the problem. That dip in the roof with a soft spot indicates that you should have your roof repaired asap.

What causes soft spots in mobile home floors. They are the type with the little stones inbedded in them. Over the period of manufacturer s designated roof lifetime of 25 to 30 years that plywood is exposed to heat in the summers heavy rains and the winter weather and cold dampness it brings. In actuality this discoloration may be caused by algae growth.

The roof is about 4yrs. If it was noticable walking on the roof i would be sure to check into it. Inadequate attic ventilation can also cause your shingle roof to feel spongy or bouncy. This can be a result of the plywood sheeting becoming wet from rain above or from moisture not being able to escape from below and leading to mold mildew growth on the wood.

And that extreme heat can damage both your shingles and the wood decking below them and causing your roof to feel soft when walking on it. Most roofs have plywood sheeting underneath the roofing tiles or shingles. I call her mrs cw. You can also go into your attic and wrap towels or other means around the spot water could enter including around the vent pipe.