4 Root Causes of Premature Roof Failure

January 12, 2018 by Tonia Hornsby

Even a high-quality roofing system can fail prematurely. To ensure your roof doesn’t suffer an untimely demise, it’s important to understand the factors that can cause a roof to fail before reaching the end of its projected service life. Here are the primary culprits:

1. Poor Installation

The quality of your roof is only as good as the quality of its installation. Shoddy workmanship can cause your roof to underperform and fail prematurely. To avoid the risk of a faulty installation, make it a point to work with a licensed, reputable contractor with a proven track record.

2. Improper Attic Ventilation

Inadequate ventilation is the silent killer of residential roofing systems. Well-balanced ventilation systems in attic spaces prevent roofs from getting baked in the trapped heat during summer. During the winter, good ventilation helps prevent the formation of ice dams.

3. Subpar Materials

Homeowners who are too eager to go with the lowest bid often fall prey to this. Keep in mind that quality materials and quality workmanship are better than face value savings. A discount won’t mean anything if your roof fails prematurely and you’re faced with an early replacement.

4. Inadequate Flashing

Flashings are the thin pieces of material that prevent water from infiltrating your home through the roof. Never go cheap on flashings, or you’ll be faced with expensive repairs on your roof or even premature replacement of your system. Make sure your contractor doesn’t cut corners with the flashings.

Complete Exteriors is the name you can depend on for top quality residential and commercial roofing services. We take pride in exceeding client expectations in every project we undertake. Our service area covers Brandon and Jackson, MS. Call us now at (601) 326-2755 for a free estimate.

Andrew Robertson

2023-10-17

Complete Exteriors did an amazing job. They are super professional, on time, and the quality is top notch. They found things that others had missed and worked with me the whole time. One of key takeaways for me is their service. To have a vendor not only do they job, but also inform and educate you through the whole process is amazing. Damien was on site the entire day during the build, constantly updating and working with his crews. He was even there the next day after the job to ensure all was good to do one last spot check. Even the general manager Eddie came out to ensure all was going right. Another aspect that was awesome is even when I was at work, I was getting a progress report with where they were at with job through today. Even when the materials were delivered, I got an update that showed all the matching lot numbers for every case of tiles. This was in no way a Lowes delivery weeks before the job. This was a managed direct delivery with all matching numbers. I will say, in a world where customer service is becoming less and less, Compete Exteriors is breaking the mold. Again, if you need a roof, give them a call. I feel 100% confident I have a roof for MANY years to come.

Doug S

Complete Exteriors recently replaced my roof due to hail damage. I was very impressed with the professionalism and quality of the job. As proven by the finished product, they had a skilled team performing the roofing ( and wood replacement where needed. ). They even cleaned up the walkways in the attic. Joe, Damien, and Greg all checked in personally throughout the day to ensure the job was going according to my standards. I would definitely recommend them for any restoration or roof work.

Rob Davis

2023-09-15

I'd like to compliment Josh Wilson with complete exteriors. Josh handled all the handyman issues that needed to be done after the roof was installed. He took care of everything in a prompt and quality maner.

Court S

2023-09-07

Braxton is GREAT!!!! Quick and professional!!!

Tony Gomillion

2023-08-31

Holden and Damien were awesome to work with and the job turned out great! We will highly recommend them to everyone that needs good quality work done.

M D

2023-08-30

Damien was my roofer and is excellent and very professional. My experience with Holden overseeing this whole project has always been thorough. I’ve never had a problem with this company at all. I highly recommend!

Kreig Bell

2023-08-28

Complete Exteriors has got to be the most organized, thorough, and efficient roofing contractor any where around. From the initial inspection with an insurance adjuster to installation, I never had to repeat myself nor ask the same questions until I got an answer. The left hand knew what the right hand was doing all through the process and I never had to worry about them following through with what we discussed in the planning stage. They handled all the paper work with the insurance company once I filed the claim. I highly recommend Complete Exteriors to service your roofing, gutter, and siding needs!

Donald Ball

2023-08-11

Great Company and staff. They did a great job with our roof replacement. Damien Pierre kept us aware about everything that was going on. He did a great job managing the process. I was really impressed with that young man.

Justin Kuykendall

2023-08-05

I'd like to thank the Gutter installers from Complete Exteriors Roofing & Gutters for doing an outstanding install today, totally changed the look on the front of the house, appreciate the advice on going with the copper penny gutter, it has the look of expensive copper install but without the cost or tarnishing over the years. Professional, friendly, and timely, will definitely be looking at other services they offer.

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