Experienced Roof Repair & Replacement Specialists in Adams, TN

If you schedule a free inspection with Klaus Roofing Systems of Nashville, our roofing specialist will perform a brittle test. What is a brittle test?

It's a quick way to find out if asphalt shingles have become weathered and don't have much life left in them. If shingles become brittle, the granules start falling off and the roof will develop small leaks over time. Small leaks can turn into large leaks and any leak costs a lot of money to fix.

An easy way to spot deteriorating shingles is when you are standing on the ground, looking up to the attic, and see uneven, darker colored shingles in some areas. Our roofing inspector performs the brittle test by holding a shingle between his fingers and bends it upwards in a 45 degree angle three times. An asphalt shingle that is still in good condition would just return back into its original state. If shingles start deteriorating, they break or loose granules and need to be replaced. We use these technique during every roof inspection. It's a great way to find out when it's time for a new roof! Please don't attempt this test alone, always call a professional to inspect your roof.

We were called to inspect a roof in Adams, TN. During our free inspection, we explained to the homeowner our process of replacing the roof and gave him an estimate of how much a new roof would cost. We noticed that the house still had old roof turbines. The homeowner wanted to know what we would do with them during the new roof installation. We explained to him, that the most efficient and cost-effective way to properly ventilate an attic is with ridge vents. Ridge vents are installed on the top of the roof, where the roof peaks. The vents are covered with new shingles, which make the roof look more pleasing and don't become an eyesore once turbines get old and rusty. Ridge vents offer better air flow of the hot air and allow it to escape from the attic.

A homeowner from Adams, TN was looking for a reliable roofing contractor to look at the roof on his house. He was trying to get an opinion about what he should do with the area around the skylights that became severely damaged. The asphalt shingles started to brittle, the old box vents were rusty and needed to be replaced, and he was concerned about roof leaks developing around skylights. The old asphalt shingles were damaged, and water started to leak in through the gaps around the windows.

Our roofing specialist Cameron performed the brittle test and thoroughly inspected the whole roof. In this scenario, Cameron thought the roof was in overall good condition and only damaged areas needed to be repaired. It wasn’t necessary to replace the full roof. Cameron explained to the homeowners our process of what we would do if they decided to go with our local roofing company:

Old, weathered shingles are always removed first, and then the roof decking is thoroughly inspected for roof leaks or rotten wood. If necessary, the decking is replaced with new plywood and all seams are taped for added protection layer. Then peel-and-stick Ice and Water barrier and underlayment are installed and serve as an additional waterproofing layer that goes under the asphalt shingles. Then, we would thoroughly seal areas around the skylights, and if the homeowner wishes, we could even replace them with brand new windows. In this case, the homeowner wanted to keep the original skylights, so we would just have them properly re-sealed and flashed. As the next step, we would replace and old box vents and pipes with our UV-protected and long-lasting Lamanco Box Vents and new Perma Boots, and properly seal them.

Are you thinking of repairing or replacing skylights or do you just need someone to look at your roof and see if it’s still in a good shape? We can help! Schedule your free inspection with Klaus Roofing Systems Nashville.