Roof Shingles Curling Up Edges

Shingle curling defects occur on both organic mat or fiberglass mat asphalt roof shingles though we see them more often on organic mat shingles.

Roof shingles curling up edges.

Curling is the most common of problems with roof shingles. A curling shingle usually indicates a problem with the shingle itself or the way the shingle was installed. It should come in through the soffit and and rise out of vents at the ridge of a roof. Curling shingles will expose the roof underneath which could cause further damage to your house.

When you notice shingles on your home with edges curling up or down it s a sure sign that the roof is near the end of its useful life. Old age one of the most common causes of curling shingles is age. The overheating speeds up normal deterioration of the shingles. Additional heat on the bottom side of shingles can cause them to wear prematurely fade and curl.

If the tar line isn t lined up by a professional on each shingle it won t adhere properly. Poor attic ventilation roofs get hotter and have excessive moisture rising up under the sheathing when there is inadequate air flow. Curling is when the corners of the shingle come loose and curl up. Additional heat on the bottom side of shingles can cause them to wear prematurely fade and curl.

Shingles weren t lined up properly there s an adhesive strip called a tar line on each shingle. Curling roof shingles as shown here will show a curling under at the edges of the shingle tab first at the lower edge and sometimes also at the two sides of the shingle tab. Slide the damaged. It s important to have proper ventilation which regulates the intake and outtake of air in your attic and keeps your shingles at an ideal temperature which will lessen the chance of them curling.

Repair of curled cupped roof shingles 1. If you can t afford to replace the roof just yet monitor the area for signs of a leak before calling for roofing estimates or installing a new roof yourself. Lift the lower edge of the shingle above the damaged shingle enough to access the roofing nails that secure the. Simply put your roof just might be too old.

Which means your shingles will eventually curl or could potentially fly off. It s important to have proper ventilation which regulates the intake and outtake of air in your attic and keeps your shingles at an ideal temperature therefore lessening the chance of curling.