All those are accurate assessments, and there were many contributing factors to the shortened life of the shingle. Amazingly, none were definativly attributed to hail/ice/high winds, although I didn’t bother scrutinizing too much as it doesn’t matter… the roof was toast and needs to be replaced.
The primary reason I made this post was to show the OP that age means nothing. My example is only approx. 4 years older than her’s, and look at the deterioration that has occured. Underlying issues can destroy the best of products.
My advice… have the roof (properly) replaced by a reputable contractor (“Licensed” if applicable to your area) and use only quality (tried and true) products. All worn/deteriorated flashings need to be replaced and all ventilation needs to be upgraded to current standards as needed.
With the price of oil rising, many shingle manufacturers are looking for alternatives. Certain-Teed, and many others, show roof cracking and deterioration after only a few short years of life. Heat, multiple layers, improper installations are all factors. A roof like this needs to be torn-off and replaced. Age does not matter and is not a factor. Document, suggest, move on. Your job is then done.
Thanks for the interest and prompt response! You guys know so much on here, is sounds to me like a foreign language.
We had no luck with the manufacture-covers original owner unless transferred properly. We have an Insurance Adjuster coming later this week-hopefully get it partially covered.
This home gets east sun on one side and west on the other. Both sides are shot.
This is Northern Minnesota, so we do get extremes, but the life of this roof is insane.
I appreciate you taking the time to look at the photos and give a professional opinion.
Contact your local Building Supplier (Commercial Supplier and not Home Depot or Lowes)
Show them the pictures…
see if you can get the shingles identified and a Manufacturing Rep may be available to inspect…
Thanks for the interest and prompt response! You guys know so much on here, is sounds to me like a foreign language.
We had no luck with the manufacture-covers original owner unless transferred properly. We have an Insurance Adjuster coming later this week-hopefully get it partially covered.
This home gets east sun on one side and west on the other. Both sides are shot.
This is Northern Minnesota, so we do get extremes, but the life of this roof is insane.
I appreciate you taking the time to look at the photos and give a professional opinion.
Blistering visible in the foreground indicates that the shingles got too hot during the first year after they were installed. The cardboard appearance in the bottom of the blister cavity would be the mat.
The craze cracking at ten years indicates excessive percentage of filler in the asphalt, so not a high-quality shingle. It’s not defective, it’s just not a very good shingle, my guess.
One of the obvious alternatives is to use cheaper components. Filler can be substituted for asphalt for close to 70%, but using too much encourages craze cracking, sometimes showing up as early as significant surface cracking at 8 years.
I’ve seen an 8-year old comp shingle roof with craze cracking, but it was about 4 years ago and I don’t know what shingles they were and don’t have the photos anymore. It was before I started all the roof stuff.
Sorry Kenton.
What alternatives can be used to replace bitumen oil product.
The fibrous materials fillers that make up the mate or organic mulch I see as being readily assailable but the liquid oil completion leaves me focusing of alcohol related plants. Corn, flax, linseed or canola.The plant itself can create most of the mate.
