Roofing Materials
Shingles
Asphalt shingles are soft on hot summer days and walking on them during hot weather can damage the top protective granular coating of the shingles. Manufacturers cannot avoid slight differences in colour shakes, even within the same factory run of the same colour of shingle. Colour shading is usually imperceptible, and such differences are reduced by weather. Shading of asphalt roofing is normal and does not affect durability of the shingles. Slight variations may be observed in the roof’s level. This may be a puckering of the plywood or the raising of the shingles between nails when they expand.
Shakes
Shakes may be either pine or cedar. Some curling or lifting of the shakes is normal.
Tiles
Tiles are generally maintenance-free with very few problems. Avoid walking on tile roofing during wet or icy conditions, and check for damage regularly.
Most roof leaks are not a result of shingle failure, but often from caulking breakdown or other factors.
**Please notify the Truman Warranty Department immediately of any leaks which occur within the warranty period.**
Roofing FAQs
Question: Why have shingles blown off the roof, and what should we do?
Answer: Shingles may come loose or blow off due to wind conditions. If this happens during normal weather, please contact our Warranty Department for assistance. However, if the damage occurs during extreme wind conditions or a windstorm, it may not be covered by the warranty. In such cases, it’s best to reach out to your home insurance company to handle repairs. Regular roof maintenance and inspections can also help prevent future issues.
