I have no query about this. Nothing to be answered.
A 1973 2-story in Hampton VA. Freshly flipped. Client’s agent stated in casual conversation that “the roof appears newly replaced”. The buyer client was pleased and thought a new roof was a good start. When the buyer agt inquired to the sellers agt about the age of roof. Response was “we’re not sure of the actual age”.
The title photo shows that the agent and client were justified in their optimism.
Then - lo and behold, I came face to face with my first spraypainted roof cover, and subsequently, witnessed the crushing of the agent and client’s dreams.
What you may not see in the photos is - the flippers first spackled ripped and impact-damaged shingles with caulk materials.
I knew an old slum Lord who would spray tar on his old shingled roofs. He swore it got him ten more years. I couldn’t say for sure if it was effective.
In all fairness those are terrible photos to determine if the shingles have been painted or not, or what condition they are actually in. Though the curling of shingles do help show their age.
ARMA strongly advises against the application of any type of field-applied coating over installed asphalt shingles.
There are many types and formulations of roof coatings so it is important to always consult the shingle manufacturer before proceeding with any type of coating. Be aware that some asphalt shingle manufacturers specifically disallow field coating of their shingles.
Additionally, state or local building codes may not approve this practice as the field applied coatings may change the performance characteristics, including the fire classification, of the roof assembly.
Problems reported after asphalt shingle roofs have been field coated include shrinking of the coating, which may result in unsightly curling and/or cupping of the shingles, or loosening of the granule surfacing of the asphalt shingles.
In addition, nonpermeable roof coatings may create a vapor retarding layer by sealing the voids around and between the shingles. If this occurs, it increases the possibility of rotting of the roof deck caused by moisture accumulation in the attic space.
It has been suggested by some that the use of field applied coatings over existing asphalt shingles will produce overriding benefits to the home owner such as longer roof life, energy-use reduction, or remediation of small roof leaks.
There is little or no available documentation showing the extent to which the field coating of asphalt shingles provides any of these benefits, but
the risks and concerns mentioned above remain very real.
Heck no. Old roof (in it’s 2nd/third) spray painted to appear new (or newish). The upper rear elevations, which couldn’t be seen from the ground, already had the paint washing off.
It may be effective IF the roof was leaking, and he had no intention of replacing it.
I have a full narrative included in my report template to explain the pros/cons to the client.
After seeing my first painted shingles roof many years ago, I thought I would need the narrative more often. But nope. I’ve only seen two. And the first one was fully disclosed by the owner.
