New Roof Shingles Cupping

Over time the cumulative effects of sunlight moisture and changes in temperature can cause asphalt roofing shingles to curl or cup.

New roof shingles cupping.

The felt underlayment also could have absorbed moisture. This could make the underlayment wrinkle and push the shingles upward. I noticed that a dozen or more shingles are cupped. With hail for example some parts of the roof may be more damaged than the others.

My new roofing shingles were installed last week. Hail varying extremes of temperature and moisture can induce as much wear and tear as years of normal exposure. If you had a roof replacement recently but kept the same roof decking the wood may have absorbed moisture before the new roof was installed. Moisture can make the decking move and cause the shingles to buckle.

If your roof isn t that old but the shingles are cupping and curling it may be because of really harsh weather. If you re seeing curled shingles pop up on your roof feel free to give werner roofing a call at 616 844 5382 or you can request a free no obligation quote online today. Curling and missing shingles mean possible leaks in your roof which can eventually lead to water damage a much bigger problem. By cupped i mean that they are up on the bottom edge like they have been pulled down on both ends if that makes any sense.

Cupping of brand new roof shingles would be unusual. Cedar roof coatings has experts who can replace your curling shingles making your cedar roof look almost like new. My contractor said that they would lay down when it gets hot next summer. It might occur if shingles were installed over a wet roof deck or over an old layer of cupped curled or wet roof shingles.