Is Dry Rot an Issue when Installing a New Roof?
This question often comes up in our business. When we are installing our new roof, should we be concerned about dry rot?
The short answer is: Yes, absolutely!
When re-roofing becomes necessary, it is often because we know that our roof is either currently leaking or that it is probably due to start leaking, either from wind damage, loss of surfacing, or any one of the myriad reasons, including age, which can contribute to failure. It is most often recommended that the existing roof be removed to expose any rotted wood. The question is, do I have to replace the damaged wood?
Again, the answer is Yes!
Imagine installing a new roof, which needs to be securely fastened, on top of old, deteriorated sheeting or boards. Nails must be fully driven into the wood so that they can “bite.” Obviously, without a good nailing surface, the nails, which after all, are subject to wind uplift, expansion and contraction, etc.
As to the amount of dry rot wood needing to be replaced, only the complete removal of the old roof can make an inspection of that aspect of the job possible.
The nailing surface MUST be adequate to hold the roofing in place or of course, disaster can occur.
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