New Roof Has Ripples In It

Speaking as a talented amateur i did my first ever epdm flat roof last year 20 sq m irregular shape it had no ripples then and it has no ripples now.

New roof has ripples in it.

Those ripples bumps can be pressed down easily which suggests that there is space between the shingle and decking i e shingles are not properly supported by the decking where there are ripples. When some of the crowns are up and some are down then the roof has a wavy look but it is still structurally sound. Should the roof have so many ripples. This is a new install on a 20 year old house.

I could see nothing from the attic as the insulation baffles covered the area in all. If your roof has ripples you should be concerned. Contractor stated it was normal because no roof is completely flat. This could be a sign of a bigger problem in the future.

I had my shingle roof replaced a couple of weeks ago using 25 year shingles and 30 lb. They were right at the edge above the soffit area and just a couple of feet long. Rippled shingles can quickly over time lead to a leaking roof. The shingles on your roof serve a dual purpose.

The most likely culprit is that your roof decking has been damaged. Lumpy bumpy or curling shingles that do not. As to the extent of it you ll need a professional to come take a look but don t get your hopes up. They give the roof a finished look while forming a protective seal.

Poor framing practice is one of the more common reasons for roof waviness. They used peal and stick underlayment. One can see clearly lots of ripples bumps all over the roof but one section is much worse than the rest. I found these ripples on the roof line and can not figure out what would have caused them.

Roof shingles are not lying flat. Any amount of decking damage can result in a pronounced wave so the problem could be tiny but in most cases bad or rotted decking is going to mean extensive roof service. They were about every 8 ft along the roof line on the one side of the house. Anyone have any ideas or seem this before.

Ripples can also expose the wooden portions of the roof to moisture that could lead to deterioration as well as rotting. Possibly the deck wasn t dry and that has limited adhesion. Epdm is heavy stuff it wants to lie flat and doesn t need much encouragement with a broom to do so. I m concerned they over tightened the screws or the material is not correct.