A sagging ceiling or roofline is another clue that there are major problems with a roof s decking and the roofing structure.
Sagging roof deck cosmetic only.
How to appraise a roof condition.
That s how to fix a sagging roof.
Simply adding a different or extra a layer of roofing material will only make the sagging worse avoid.
On average a roof lasts between 15 to 30 years depending on the design the materials used and your climate.
After that use a piece of lumbar strapping to keep the plywood in place until you can get a roofing repair expert to fix it.
Understand that sagging in a roof when not a structural problem is always going to be either the sheathing or rafters.
Repairing other types of shed roof.
If your roof is more than 30 years old rebuilding it will be the most effective approach to dealing with sagging.
The buyer s inspector said he saw a little sagging on one part of the roof but said he didn t see any damage or thought it was an issue.
Next place your piece of plywood and styrofoam foam side up against the damaged roof decking.
Soaked or waterlogged decking can warp which can lead to a bowed or wavy roofline and ceiling.
Fixing a saging roof deck as a 2nd generation roofer who s doing his darndest to transition into a framer i think that every roofer should take a framing class.
During a roof appraisal both parts are inspected for.
Problems with the roof itself aren t the only reason a roof might sag.
Sagging rafters can lead to serious problems with the entire roofing system.
Our house is only 5 years old with a 10 year warranty on frame and structure.
Ways to brace the deck.
While in class roof framing was considered the most difficult part and there are crews that just frame in roofs out there exclusively.
Just something that might need to be reviewed.
Push up on the plywood until the foam is touching the underside of the roof decking.
If you notice that there is a visible dip in your roof chances are you have a problem with one or several rafters and you may soon be facing more issues like water leaks bowed out walls or your roof caving in on you.
When it comes to rot roof deck repair isn t an option it must be fully replaced.
All roofs contain of two parts the sheathing deck and the protective roofing surface that covers it.
Next you will need to brace the deck against future sagging.
To replace your rafters and sheathing whether osb or plywood see above.
Most people without any construction experience know that a roof should be flat and not wavy or sagging.
The longer you go without.
