My Roof Is Buckling: What Should I Do?
If you notice that a few of your shingles are lifting away from your roof, it's possible that your roof is beginning to buckle. A buckling roof should raise concern and it's important that you get it looked at in a timely fashion. Not sure what a buckling roof or what action steps you should take? Read on to get a few tips from our roofing company at the Lake of the Ozarks ! What Causes a Buckling Roof When your roof is buckling, it resembles a large air bubble that stretches the roof sheathing, felt, and shingles. This can be caused by a variety of different circumstances: Improper Installation of Felt or Underlayment - Buckling can occur when the felt or underlayment is not installed properly. If these products are wrinkled, it can easily show through the roof shingles, as the shingles are installed over it. Movement in the Roof Deck - The roof decking is the plywood sheets that cover your home, under the shingles. If these boards are not installed ...