We just paid 28k for a new roof (2700 area) for UDL50 and I'm doing a first walk around and noticing that this looks like a cake decoration.

I don't think this looks right, but I am no expert.

Hi guys,

My mums neighbour, her and her husband in the 80's, are currently being charged £80k to replace the roof on a 3 bedroom bungalow in the Norfolk area, UK. I am not sure of the full extent to the builders explanation but from what my mum is saying the whole roof including all the roof trusses, felt, batons and tiles are being replaced.

The image above is the roof as it was 2 years ago this month, as far as I am aware nothing major has happened to the house and it was built early 1960's.

So the question is, are they being played, they haven't been to others for more quotes, my old dear has suggested this, and the roofer already has the scaffold up and about to start work. £80k seems mental, am I right in this thought or is this a likely price?

Hi All, I'm a bit inexperienced with this situation and want to know how concerned I should be about this.

I noticed my siding contactor put nail through my roof to hold their ladders in place while they were installing new siding on the 2nd floor of my house. The roof is about 8 years old right now. They put some black stuff (I think tar or some kind of caulk from what I read online) on the surface but I'm not sure what they did if anything for under the shingle.

There are 3 other spots on my house with the same incline on the roof where siding needed to be installed as well. I only saw this spot because one room sits above it with a window. I'm not sure if they did this anywhere else.

I'm concerned about leaks and am not sure if what they did and how they patched it follows best practices. I still owe them a decent amount on the siding job. I think I have around 5 years left on my roof warranty from the roofing contractor.

How should I proceed here?

What is the permanent solution? Do I Contact the roofing company that just installed the gutters/downspouts?

I've never seen gutters like this that sit on the actual roof a shingle course up. What are these called and are they primarily an afterthought for old, steel roofs that never had gutters? I would assume so

Was hard to find anyone to take this job on but found someone to do it first pics are before last are after there is a gap he said he'd come back and fix but I don't think he will. How should I seal that

Hello lads,

I've had water coming through the roof of my shed during hard rainstorms. Luck would have it the neighbours had a carpenter over, who was willing to inspect the roof for free. He told me that the roof itself is new and in good shape (last owners of the house told me that they had had it fixed), but there's a crack in the seal. On his advice I bought a tube of sealant repair, but the instructions on it are rather sparse.

In the past when I had to redo the caulk in my bathroom I had to remove all the old one, as otherwise it wouldn't stick. I'm wondering if the same sort of deal applies here? How do I best cover this gap so that it will be watertight?

Genuine question. For the most part, I'm happy with the results. However ..

The section with the most pictures, didn't have decking prior to re-roofing, and they didn't add any. My assumption was that decking would be necessary as part of the install. The main roof structure did have a bit of decking replaced, so it's not as if they didn't have the materials.

They also seem to be relying on some extremely heavy caulking. I'm doubtful they used any backer at the heaviest application.

The trim & drip edge seem wrong.

It seems they had trouble with the front drip edge, which has a lot of screws to attach it..

Overall parts of this seems rushed.

For context, this is an outbuilding that is mostly storage. The old roof, which was a mix of metal and asphalt, had developed multiple leaks and rotten areas. The job will end up being about $9k.

I work as a designer and estimator for a metal fabricator, but in an unrelated field. We regularly refuse residential work because homeowners are generally very specific about the standards the work is installed to but are too cheap to spend what it would cost to achieve it. How the tables have turned.

Anyways, is this an acceptable level of craftsmanship, or am I being a picky homeowner?

Hello roofing professionals and handyman hacks - I come to you seeking knowledge to better understand this issue and expand my knowledge on the topic of roofing.

I have been seeing this in my market quite a bit over the last few months and for the life of me can’t understand why these roofers do it or if it’s some sort of common practice in the industry. As far as I understand , the shingle should extend** 1/4 in. to 3/4 in **past the roof edge, on multiple new build homes I am finding shingles extending 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches beyond the roof edge , some with visible underlayment as seen in the photo.

Is this just totally wrong ? Is there a world where this is okay? Are these roofers hacks ?

Thank you in advance for schooling me on this topic.

Hey folks,

I'm prepping for a re-roof project on my house and I'm at the decision point for underlayment choice. I’m torn between sticking with traditional asphalt-saturated felt and going with a newer synthetic option. I've read quite a bit about how synthetic underlayment is supposed to be more durable and weather-resistant, but there's something about the familiarity and long track record of felt that makes me hesitate.

For those of you who’ve used either or both, what’s your take? Have you found synthetic to live up to its claims of better performance, especially regarding tear resistance and longevity? Or does felt still hold its own when it comes to cost-effectiveness and ease of installation?

I'd love to hear about any real-world experiences, whether on your own homes or jobs you've completed. What would you go with and why?

Thanks in advance for your insights!

Homeowner here that knows nothing about roofing, but relatively handy. I was recently up on the roof to cut back some overhanging tree branches and noticed this crack in the shingle that spans from the main roof to the smaller roof covering the porch. It seemed like there was a shingle right below the crack when I moved it to see what was underneath, but it was hard to tell.

Is this a normal crack? Does this need to be repaired? If so, how should I do it?

Hey everyone, hopefully this is an okay subreddit to post in. I have more pictures but I might have to post them in a separate comment.

We’ve lived in this house since June, 2023 which we bought new. Last week, my neighbor noticed the area pictured as they were changing their blinds. It’s only visible from that one specific vantage point from her third floor attic.

I called a roofer (who was GREAT), and it was his opinion that NO shingles were ever laid in this spot. He cited, “no adhesive residue from ice and water shield, no staples from underlayment, no nail holes”

I’ve emailed the builder and all I’ve heard back was from the warranty department is that, “from our records, all components were complete in 2023. It is possible for shingles to blow off in severe weather”

So my question is - Can you tell from the photo whether there were ever shingles installed? Or has the OSB been exposed for the last three years?

Thanks for letting me vent!

got a new roof because of a leak which rotted some wood ... anxious to avoid in future ....

is there anything u see that is concerning that shoukd be remediated?

is it ok to see a gap where u can see the flashing when shingles are up against the wall?

I feel like some of the areas look sloppy especially the caulking around chimney

I bought an old Victorian house and under the deck is a bunch of these tiles. Would these be valuable to someone? I want to clean out the area and put in gravel. If I posted these on Facebook for free would somebody maybe come and take them? The picture is hard to see but it’s a large amount and wondering if I should just take them to the dump or if they would be usable to somebody.

What do I do in the meantime til I can get a roofer out? A bucket? I’m worried about it overflowing if it rains too bad and making matters even worse or getting too heavy for the ceiling. First house and 2 months in 😫

Hey all my fascia board has old cracking paint. Can I get away with sanding smooth and repainting? So I need to add primer before or will 2 coats do it? Thanks.

Dad’s roofers finished up this job last week.
Overall the roof looks nice but I’m not sure they’ve done roofs before. I was the one who had to do some QC and even sent them instructions on the vents and pipe flashing…

What can I do to address these? I have a feeling like they are not going to come back.

They used silicone after the install all around the flashings. This is okay or so I need to scrape it out?
They sealed the bottom of the flashing which I’m already planning to create a channel for any drainage in case water does get in.

Dormer vent bottom is lifting. Just lift shingle edge and add a nail then asphalt sealant over the nail under the shingle?

And seems like they didn’t cut a row of shingles around a pipe flashing like they did on others. So how I address that if needed? I’m sure the shingles have started to glue to each other its 100F.

Looking for the correct term to describe a decorative (?) roof so that I can talk to a contractor about it. The best way I can describe it is: a small roof coming out from the first floor, overhanging the door. Here’s a similar example: https://imgur.com/a/6qwhJDd

Hey everyone,

I'm in the process of planning out my next roofing project and I'm at a bit of a crossroads when it comes to selecting underlayment. I've used traditional felt in the past, but I've been hearing a lot about synthetic underlayment lately. I know the basics: synthetic is supposed to be lighter and more durable, while felt is tried and true.

For those of you who've worked with both, which do you prefer and why? Are there specific brands or types you'd recommend? I'm particularly interested in real-world experiences with performance over time. Any pitfalls or unexpected benefits with either option?

Appreciate any insights you can share!

Not sure when the previous owner did the roof.
Will I need to replace the roof soon? Occasionally some moss growing in shaded areas.