Roof Boards Wet

2 layers of shingles.

Roof boards wet.

A wet roof deck is also a slippery deck. Wanted to add more cellulose but installer said it would make wet roof worse. Rotten boards on your roof can lead to leaks and more rot. Inner plywood of roof wet.

For safety reasons it is best only to work on the roof when all surfaces are dry. The asphalt felt paper under the tri flex left in place during the most recent reroof was wet. To gain access to the roof use proper ladders or scaffolding which should also be dry to prevent slips. Trapped water will boil when the sun heats the roof and the shingles will then have small pits where the.

Plywood is original 49 years old. Attic insulation combination of fiberglass covered by cellulose. It s a problem that demands immediate attention and there are no quick fixes. Rotted boards are the result of moisture reaching the wood.

And when we slit the asphalt felt and pulled it back we found roof boards that were soaking wet. The osb and in fact any wood panels must be allowed to dry completely depending on how wet the panels are this could be a few days before any roofing material is applied to avoid trapping moisture under the roof material that could cause edge swell and buckling. Moisture trapped inside of insulation is a breeding ground for mold and bacteria. Not wet but some areas slightly damp.

It is never a good idea to install a roof over wet plywood or any type of roof sheathing. Wear soft soled shoes and follow all common safety practices when working on the roof.