I discovered my 20-year-old roof was leaking back in January, so I got quotes from three different roofing companies. Two of them were concerned about possible air circulation issues in the attic and suggested I replace 10-15 boards, while the third company, which came highly recommended, didn't see any problems and didn't advise replacing any boards. He did a total tear-off and put on a new roof that looked great until July when I noticed some of the tiles were raised in places while cleaning the gutters.
After I brought this to the roofer's attention, his team checked the attic and stated that the soffits were blocked, causing humidity issues. They think mold might be a problem, and he suggested filing a claim for it. However, I found out I don't have mold coverage! He then recommended that I have all the insulation removed, the mold remediated, and he would fix the roof at cost afterwards. He also mentioned canceling the insurance claim since there's no coverage and suggested I wouldn't want the insurance company in my house.
Now I'm stuck and unsure whether to call in an insulation company, get another roofer's opinion, or what steps I should take next. Any advice would be appreciated!
3 Answers
Sorry to hear about your struggles! About those raised roof tiles: can you clarify what type of roof it is? The roofer's suggestion that mold is the cause of the lifting sounds questionable; I’ve worked with roofs for over 38 years and mold usually doesn’t cause tiles to detach right away. If you can inspect the soffit area, it could give you clues about the humidity issue. Pictures of the lifted tiles could also help diagnose the problem better. Just remember, you might want to keep insurance out of this if you’re worried about rates going up after a claim.
Exactly! Mold damage takes time to develop. Definitely inspect the areas that seem off—it's always better to see what's going on directly.
You need to get ahead of this ventilation issue! Those soffit vents are crucial for air circulation in your attic. You could DIY and check if they’re blocked; a simple look might save you a lot of hassle. Also, consider dry ice blasting for mold removal if it comes to that; just make sure to get some estimates first. And about your insurance—if you don’t have mold coverage, you might want to wait on the claim until you figure out your actual needs. Watch out for possible premium increases after filing!
Good advice on handling the vents yourself! And yes, dry ice sounds effective, just be sure to investigate costs. Ventilation is key to avoiding further problems!
Totally agree. Keeping your insurance at bay until you have more clarity on your problem can save you from unexpected jumps in your premium later on.
It sounds like you've got a ventilation issue for sure, especially if the soffits are blocked. If the roof was installed correctly, good ventilation should help avoid any problems like this. I suggest calling another roofing company for a quick inspection; many will do that for free and can give you a second opinion. Just make sure they understand the ventilation situation. It's important to know if the roof tiles being raised are a direct result of mold or just poor venting. Get all the info to help decide your next steps!
Definitely check those soffits! It’s key to maintaining your roof. If they’re blocked, you might need some foam channels to keep the airflow steady.
Absolutely, proper ventilation will save you from a whole lot of headaches down the line. If you can, take a look at the soffit vents yourself, too. On a sunny day, you should see light coming through if they're clear!
Yeah, a visual check can reveal a lot! Most roof issues show signs over time, so catching it early is key.