The following is a list of the common roof systems that are
installed at homeowner association developments. Each system
contains similar components: felt underlayment, plywood sheeting,
sheet metal flashing, etc. Improper manufacture or installation
of one or more of the roof system components could lead to a
construction defect and damage.
Common Roof Types:
- Clay Tile (sometimes called Spanish or Italian tile):
Made from red clay, concrete or both.
- Asphalt Composition Shingle: Made or formed from an
asphaltic, aggregate and fiber mixture.
- Flat Concrete Tile: Formed concrete typically flat and
uniform in shape.
- Built-Up (BUR): Two or more layers of roofing material
covering the same roof area, cemented together on the
job.
- Wood Shake: Usually made from wedged shaped pieces of
ceder.
Common Problems:
- Improper and incomplete sheet metal flashing.
- Missing or short cut roof underlayment felts.
- Improper use of materials.
- Improper slope to drain.
- Lack of Gutters.
- Roof leaks.
- Gutters separating, improperly installed, or missing.
Possible Damage:
- Stains and or destruction of walls, ceilings, or floors.
- Wet Insulation.
- Mold.
- Fungus.
- Wood destroying organisms.
- Dryrot.
- Structural Failure.
- Defective or broken tiles/shingles.
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