Exposed Nails On New Roof

Is this a no no.

Exposed nails on new roof. Roofer says no worries it wont leak. You may need to get it fixed then sue for what it cost you to fix. A sealant compatible with the roofing or flashing material should be applied to the nail. Exposed nails on new roof.

Some roofers will also rub two shingles together so that the granules rub off and adhere to the sealant. Wipe the glob of roofing cement over the nail head. Then if no results take them to court seriously. I must admit i ve seen many builders that do not seal the nail heads.

I think sooner or somewhat latter it will. An exposed nail happens when a nail is placed too low and is not covered by the shingle above is placed in the seam between two shingles or in the gap between tabs in three tab shingles. Apply a glob of roofing cement to the spatula or putty knife. Exposed nails on a new roof.

Because of this if the roofing nails are not driven properly are not long enough or are driven in bad wood or in seams they can back out. I ve always considered it necessary to caulk any exposed nail heads on a shingle roof there shouldn t be many. Covering the exposed nail with any type of roof cement or caulk is not a permanent repair and will be excluded from coverage under gaf s limited warranties. Greetings i have a new gaf 30 yr roof.

Be sure to use the manufacturer recommended number of nails to fasten the shingle to the roof deck. It s a roofing company you used licensed you should probably address it with them first. I heard an opposing opinion recently. On mar 22 2015.

The shingles are asphalt backed and this asphalt forms an adequate seal around the nail. Then you ll hopefully have some extra money to get it fixed properly. Roofer is trying to cover nails with black jack sealant. Have about 100 nails exposed under the seams of shingles.

I just had my roof replaced and have several exposed nails on the slope that has the most exposure to weather. All exposed nails should be properly sealed by a qualified roofing contractor. Jl77 november 28 2016 1 04pm 1. It looks like a washer is between nail and shingle.

The intent is to prolong the life of the sealant. Remove any shingle with exposed nails and replace it with a new shingle. There should be no nails exposed and no nails under a seam. I m buying a new house and have more than a dozen exposed nails in the roof.