Roof Structure Defects

Roofing defects are the most common type of construction defect we see in colorado construction litigation cases.

Roof structure defects. This is the most common roofing problem and it tends to get worse during the day when the heat of the sun causes the trapped moisture to expand. A structural defect is physical damage to a designated load bearing element of a building that could possibly affect the load bearing function. Damage can be caused by workers operating in the area. Damage as a result of making.

These pitched roofs have webs as bracing and tend to be prefabricated in a factory. Defects in a pitched roof. When moisture gets under the layers of the roof this can cause mould and rot which will lead to more extensive problems in the future if left un repaired. Poor design damp penetration and failure of the roof covering which we sometimes see in out house surveys in london.

Unfortunately they are also some of the hardest to identify early. Roof structure defects may be in existence for some time before being discovered especially when the occupier rarely has cause to go into the roof void as is often the case with tenanted properties or those owned by older people. Flat roof defect 2 blistering. Blistering shingle breakdown poor ventilation and moisture cause blistering.

Weak points can be created where services pass through the covering. Until a problem arises there is no way to know if a defect exists. The perimeters are vulnerable even if the roof covering itself causes no problems. Defects in pitched roofs normally caused by 3 main factors.

The weight of framing roof covering and other things that might be mounted onto a roof surface plus the live loads of snow wind water and an occasional worker or animal clambering around on the structure. Poor workmanship many roof defects are a reflection of poor installation like improper fasting that may not be. 5 common roofing defects 1. Structure can include but not limited to exterior walls windows roof floors sub floors columns and beams.

Once moisture collects thermal. The downwards load on the roof structure is combined of dead loads. Roof leaks and moisture leaks are a serious problem and can be identified by checking for moisture and damp in the loft. They are easy and efficient to install as no specialist carpenters are needed when installed these have become the norm in modern roof construction.

Some common causes of general roofing defects include.