Uneven Roof Ridge

Thankx to my neighbor matt sheppard and contractor craig belmont i was able to straighten out the roofline without major reconstruction.

Uneven roof ridge.

Remove the shingle cap. Exposure to wind rain and sun further deteriorates the roof coverings often resulting in shingles or roof panels that appear to be peeling off of the structure. A contractor may be able to install supporting posts to. Btw if you need a.

For most asphalt shingle ridge caps there are two nails in each ridge cap one on either side of the ridge. Worn or deteriorated roof covering materials occasionally loosen from their fasteners and lift away from the roof which creates an uneven appearance. Insert a flat pry bar under the shingle cap and lift up on both the shingle and the nail head to loosen the nail then pry out the nail. It is all dependant whether you want an even ridge line in which case then they would have to be stripped off and the ridge line levelled out.

If the exterior roof sagged and the ridge beam is uneven or loose it s a structural problem that a construction professional must address. Sometimes an uneven roof is simply a sign of minor errors or aberrations in construction. Before new shingles seal down they can look a little lumpy and uneven but once the roof gets hot enough they should soften flatten and form a permanent seal. Start by removing the nails holding the ridge cap shingles in place.

Sometimes this problem is more. At other times the gutters may need to stay where they are so gravity can do its work.