{"id":832,"date":"2020-10-07T16:06:01","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T20:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/?p=832"},"modified":"2025-11-14T06:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T11:43:58","slug":"causes-of-roof-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/causes-of-roof-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 Reasons Why Roofs Fail"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor installation practices, like skipping flashing, can weaken your roof and raise your risk for leaks over time. Using mismatched materials might save money, but it can also void your warranty and speed up deterioration.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roof damage from third-party vendors and neglected maintenance\u2014including clearing gutters\u2014can threaten the integrity of your roof. Routine upkeep helps prevent these issues and may prevent the need for costly replacement.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inadequate ventilation traps moisture and heat in your roof, making it age prematurely. Today\u2019s shingles also dry out faster due to lower asphalt content, leading to cracks and breaks.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roof Maxx\u2019s treatment can restore the flexibility of aging shingles and add up to 15 years to the life of your roof. This is an affordable alternative to more expensive and complex replacement.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"12067\" class=\"elementor elementor-12067\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e44d198 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e44d198\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16cf5143 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16cf5143\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Roof Replacement Cost Calculator<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e75ae3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e75ae3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get a quick roof replacement estimate based on height, steepness, complexity, and material type.<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-718a262f elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"718a262f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/roof-replacement-cost-calculator\/?utm_source=roof-calculator-btn\" id=\"roof-calculator-section-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Calculate Roof Price<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>A roof is a vital part of the structure of any building\u2014especially when it comes to your home. Your roof protects you and your family from harsh wind, snow, cold, extreme heat, rain, and more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>So when your roof fails, it can naturally be very stressful as a homeowner. A new roof can cost thousands of dollars, and you may spend a lot of time wondering how you\u2019ll find a reliable roofer to get the job done within your budget. You might even spend a great deal of time and money trying to fix the problem yourself.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Luckily, there are many preventive measures you can take to avoid common roof problems and get more life out of your existing roof. To get started, check out some of the most common reasons roofs fail:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<h2 id=\"1-poor-roof-installation\">1. Poor Roof Installation<\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-835\" src=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1158489691-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1158489691-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1158489691-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1158489691-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1158489691-588x392.jpg 588w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1158489691.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A sound roof starts with proper roof installation. Unfortunately, some of today\u2019s roofing companies try to cut corners by using cheap materials and speeding through the installation process. This compromises the integrity of your roof and leaves it more likely to leak, loose shingles, and deteriorate more quickly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Before hiring a roofing contractor, make sure to thoroughly research reviews and experiences previous people have had to know if you\u2019re hiring a quality contractor. You may also reference our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/8-roofing-questions-to-ask-before-hiring-a-roofing-contractor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">questions to ask before hiring a roofer.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<h2 id=\"2-no-flashing\">2. No Flashing<\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"446\" class=\"wp-image-836\" src=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2019-05-12-at-2.53.07-PM.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2019-05-12-at-2.53.07-PM.png 602w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2019-05-12-at-2.53.07-PM-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2019-05-12-at-2.53.07-PM-529x392.png 529w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Another way some roofers try to cut corners is by not installing flashing. This is an essential part of any roof that will last up to 20 years or more if installed correctly. A lack of flashing increases the risk of leaks near your chimney, vents, skylights, and more. If you notice your roof doesn\u2019t have flashing installed, it\u2019s important to have a professional add it to your roof as soon as possible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<h2 id=\"3-mismatching-roof-materials\">3. Mismatching Roof Materials<\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"wp-image-837\" src=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/186123-5b22bc5fcb353_5-jun-12-2018-1035am-ocbm.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/186123-5b22bc5fcb353_5-jun-12-2018-1035am-ocbm.jpg 640w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/186123-5b22bc5fcb353_5-jun-12-2018-1035am-ocbm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/186123-5b22bc5fcb353_5-jun-12-2018-1035am-ocbm-578x325.jpg 578w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/186123-5b22bc5fcb353_5-jun-12-2018-1035am-ocbm-195x110.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You may think you\u2019re saving money and making the practical choice if you choose to use a different type of material when your roof needs repairs. But, not only do mismatched shingles and other roofing elements look bad\u2014it can also cause your roof to fail sooner. Mismatched materials could even void your manufacturer\u2019s warranty, so think twice before you use a different product for your DIY roof repair.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<h2 id=\"4-third-party-vendor-damage\">4. Third-Party Vendor Damage<\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-838\" src=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1086188142-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1086188142-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1086188142-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1086188142-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1086188142-588x392.jpg 588w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1086188142.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Whether you\u2019re getting a new satellite cable, adding skylights to your roof, or hiring a third-party for any other job on your roof, make sure you\u2019re hiring someone you can trust. Many third-party vendors are responsible for costly roof damage while they\u2019re installing their product. Choose wisely and ask if the company offers a workmanship warranty before you hire them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<h2 id=\"5-lack-of-maintenance\">5. Lack of Maintenance<\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-839\" src=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-485292592-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-485292592-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-485292592-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-485292592-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-485292592-588x392.jpg 588w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-485292592.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Out of sight, out of mind\u2014right? When it comes to your roof, this mindset is all wrong. Homeowners who avoid maintenance tasks are in for a big surprise when their roof eventually fails. Make sure you get the most out of your roof by clearing debris, keeping gutters clean, and getting regular inspections.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<h2 id=\"6-improper-ventilation\">6. Improper Ventilation<\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-840\" src=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1149614414-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1149614414-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1149614414-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1149614414-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1149614414-588x392.jpg 588w, https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iStock-1149614414.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Even the newest roof could fail if it doesn\u2019t have <a href=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/learning-hub\/roof-ventilation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">proper roof ventilation<\/a>. No matter what part of the country you live in, you\u2019re going to need a system that enables your roof to ventilate properly after rain, snow, or a humid day. Make sure your roof is adequately releasing heat and letting fresh air in to regulate the temperature and moisture in your attic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<h2 id=\"add-up-to-15-years-of-life-to-your-roof\">Add Up to 15 Years of Life to Your Roof<\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the main reasons asphalt shingle roofs are failing is simple because asphalt shingles aren\u2019t manufactured quite like they used to be. Increase in the cost of asphalt has caused manufacturers to decrease the amount of asphalt used in shingles during production. This takes away from the essential oils in the shingles that are necessary for their flexibility and durability. This is causing shingles to dry out more quickly, leading to cracking, breaking and ultimately failing sooner than ever before.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Is your roof starting to show signs of aging? Roof Maxx&#8217;s technology can restore your asphalt shingles and provide up to 15 years of extra life. See what Roof Maxx can do for your roof by <a href=\"https:\/\/roofmaxx.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contacting us<\/a> today.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary:\u00a0 Poor installation practices, like skipping flashing, can weaken your roof and raise your risk for leaks over time. Using mismatched materials might save money, but it can also void your warranty and speed up deterioration. Roof damage from third-party vendors and neglected maintenance\u2014including clearing gutters\u2014can threaten the integrity of your roof. 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