One Texas homeowner says six leaks have appeared in a roof that was installed only six years ago.
After the latest leak, they went up to inspect the roof themself, counted 14 white caulk marks on the shingles, and came away believing the trouble was due to an initial installation failure.
They then took their story to Reddit's r/Roofing community to ask for advice.
Here's what to know
In the Reddit thread, the homeowner said the roof was built six years ago with Owens Corning Oakridge shingles and ProArmor Synthetic Felt. Leaks started around year four, they said, with three appearing in one recurring spot and three more in other locations.
According to the original poster, a worker followed the sixth leak and found nails that had lifted, then sealed them with white caulk. Afterward, the OP counted 14 white caulk spots and said the project manager believed some nails may have been driven in at an angle. Citing a 10-year workmanship warranty, the homeowner summed up the situation as "a complete install failure."
One commenter connected the issue to workmanship, writing, "An angled nail can leave part of the head raised and prevent sealing. That's a workmanship issue and the roof should be replaced considering you have 6 leaks." The same commenter also warned against moving too fast with any legal threats.
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Others focused on a different set of trouble spots. One wrote, "All the penetrations are done wrong. This is the source of leaks almost surely," focusing on the areas where pipes and vents pass through the roof.
The shared photos didn't lead commenters to a clear explanation. As one noted, "Visually, can't really see what the issues are based on the photos provided." Still, others flagged details like "Pipe boots installed incorrectly" and asked, "Where is the pipe flashing?" while also questioning the plumbing stacks.
More background
The OP said they are seeking a full roof replacement rather than more patching, plan to rely on the 10-year workmanship warranty, and are consulting an attorney about their rights in Texas.
Even so, commenters advised letting the roofing company respond before turning the matter into a legal fight. One wrote, "I know this is a stressful situation but give them a chance before mentioning anything related to a lawyer," noting that some companies may stop communicating once litigation is mentioned.
Where can I learn more?
For more on roof leaks and homeowner disputes, these stories look at similar battles over repairs, replacements, and questionable fixes.
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