Pine Pitch Rotting Roof

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Pine pitch rotting roof.

Depending on the object and how well you want to preserve it you can try 3 main types of finishes for pine. The osb has begun to de laminate at the seams visibly under the shingles. But just keep in mind and just so you know those pine needles and those leaves will have zero impact on the roof. The roofer and i had worked on the house together 13 years earlier when it was built.

Wet a rag with a kitchen cleanser with bleach like soft scrub or ajax cleanser and apply it to the pine sap. If i m using asphalt shingles i always protect the sheathing with ice and water shield first pulling it onto the fascia and rake boards and cover it with trim. Rotted wood rafters in a roof are a serious issue. Whether blocking gutters or clumping in wet patches on your roof this moisture will rot shingles over time.

During a reroof start at the peak of the roof and remove all shingles prying them up with a pitchfork working your way down the roof. Remove the rotten wood. If you have pine woodwork or outdoor furniture applying a finish can protect it from sun or weather damage. Using a nail puller and power screwdriver remove the roofing nails and screws.

Polyurethane paint or epoxy finishes all work well for preserving pine objects and giving them a bright clean finish. Roofing nails have let go. I was the framing contractor. Too steep to walk on.

Scrub with a scrub brush and rinse thoroughly. Working your way up the roof expose all of the rotted wood. Vaulted ceilings were a key part of the home s design and i d framed much of the 6 12 pitch roof with raised heel scissor trusses. I know they don t look good.

It is an 8 12 or a 12 12 pitch roof. They kind of make it look dirty. But they will not cause additional wear and tear to the roof. Commonly what you can see of the rotted wood is only part of the problem it is what you cannot see under the surface of the wood that can be the main issue.

Pine straw may also wedge underneath shingles and other roofing which allows a space for water to enter. Most manufacturers specify at least a 4 12 roof pitch for installing them meaning for every foot the rafters extend out from the ridge beam they drop down 4 inches. Remove rotted board pull the shingles and underlying felt off the entire board not just the area that s rotted. Since your gutters allow water to escape your roof pine straw allows the moisture to remain on top of a home.

Wood rotting from the inside out compromises the structural integrity of the rafter.