Exposed Nails On New Roof

There should be no nails exposed and no nails under a seam.

Exposed nails on new roof.

I just had my roof replaced and have several exposed nails on the slope that has the most exposure to weather. Then if no results take them to court seriously. I think sooner or somewhat latter it will. Apply a glob of roofing cement to the spatula or putty knife.

Wipe the glob of roofing cement over the nail head. I must admit i ve seen many builders that do not seal the nail heads. The intent is to prolong the life of the sealant. Remove any shingle with exposed nails and replace it with a new shingle.

The claim was that nails have to pass through a minimum of two layers of shingles. Make sure the roofing cement extends to each side of the nail head covering it completely. Is this a no no. I heard an opposing opinion recently.

All exposed nails should be properly sealed by a qualified roofing contractor. Roofer is trying to cover nails with black jack sealant. On mar 22 2015. It looks like a washer is between nail and shingle.

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. You may need to get it fixed then sue for what it cost you to fix. Be sure to use the manufacturer recommended number of nails to fasten the shingle to the roof deck. The shingles are asphalt backed and this asphalt forms an adequate seal around the nail.

Roofer says no worries it wont leak. Exposed nails on 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. It s a roofing company you used licensed you should probably address it with them first.

A sealant compatible with the roofing or flashing material should be applied to the nail. Have about 100 nails exposed under the seams of shingles. Exposed nails on a new roof. Then you ll hopefully have some extra money to get it fixed properly.

Use the hammer to pound on the exposed nail head until it is flush with the shingle. I ve always considered it necessary to caulk any exposed nail heads on a shingle roof there shouldn t be many. Greetings i have a new gaf 30 yr roof. 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.