Spongy Roof Deck

Old building codes allowed for thinner plywood or osb decking and wider spaces between rafters.

Spongy roof deck.

The underlayment and shingles are attached to the decking. Roof soft spot are fairly common in our industry. An all wood roof top deck makes for a simple and low maintenance idea. If one is considering mechanically fastening a base.

A quick inspection of the attic might uncover dark water stains on the rafters or in the insulation or even light passing through holes in the roof. A failing roof deck will impact the integrity of. Lack of ventilation in the home can lead to mold and mildew which can grow on roof decking if moisture is in the attic and cannot escape properly. We see weather changes and roof soft spots start appearing it is early march and we are beautifully transitioning from the bitter cold winters to sunny and pleasant spring time here in michigan.

The anatomy of a shingle roof. And this construction often resulted in bouncy and spongy shingle roofs like in this video. Damage round chimneys pipes and other penetration. One of the most common signs that a roof s decking is damaged is a roof leak.

A spongy feel when walking on the roof. That moisture can lead to rot and damage in the roof deck. Water leakage can lead to ceiling spots or leaks stains on interior walls cracked paint or peeling wallpaper. With wooden floor and plain industrial benches with an industrial centre table it can be used for a relaxed evening with friends without much preparation.

If the deck is sound it may be possible to treat the deck much like concrete by priming the surface adhering thermal insulation and installing a new roof membrane.