Homeowners Hit by Solar Panel Damage

“Is this normal work to pay for? I suspect the company I hired subbed it out to a one man job. He used this to patch a panel that was rotting. submitted by /u/Veganisbossmode [link] [comments]”

“First time posting, so please forgive any errors. I needed to have my roof replaced in February 2026. I'm now seeing curling, heaving, buckling, lifting, etc. I've already experienced dishonesty, and what I perceive as blackmail, from this company, (removing my entire roof in the middle of winter, then stating I need to give them $8,000 more to finish the job, among other things). Could someone please look at a few of these pictures, and tell me how severe you feel the damage may be? I h”

“I had my flat roof replaced a few weeks ago. They were supposed to add pitch to the roof. They didn't argue this fact, they said would come out and re-do the roof. They told me they'd need to pull up all of the rubber and replace it. My concern is they did this last week Thursday, air quality was horrible and it was over 90 degrees so I don't blame the workers for a rush job.... Just looking for an opinion on the re-work. To me, it looks like they just laid rubber right over the top”

“I will probably have to cut out and weld new panels on right? Any advice how to get started? submitted by /u/lucagiolu [link] [comments]”

“Are the shingles supposed to create a wavy line at the top of the roof? (Explain it to me like I'm 5) submitted by /u/Educational-Maybe639 [link] [comments]”

“Sorry if this isn’t allowed. I’m trying to find out if this fascia board needs to be repaired/replaced or if it nothing to worry about. I can’t get closer to the roof to get a better idea. Located in south florida. I reached out to a construction company we’ve used previously and can’t get a response. Not sure if I should be calling a roofing company or a handyman. submitted by /u/Jazzlike-Ad1561 [link] [comments]”

“I am finally ready to fix the mystery leak which appears to be coming in through the roof or near two protruding windows on my second floor. It only leaks when there's a terrible storm with wind blowing at the angle that hits the side of the house with the two protruding windows. I need to ask if you think I should hire a leak inspector first to actually find where it's coming in (and some kind of idea what that's going to cost). I've had two attempts from a roofer to repair it w”

“What could this be? I don’t have a ladder to get on the roof right now. submitted by /u/Samhatesme [link] [comments]”

“Sorry for my ignorance, idk crap about roofing but I happened to be looking around my house and looked underneath the hard plank where it meets the slab and was surprised the OSB is completely rotted. The opposing side seems to be as well but not as bad. I noticed this gutter also leaks where it meets the house too. I’m not sure where to start but I figured this would be a start and then seeing if the chimney chase cap has been leaking. Only been in the house for about a year and been meaning to”

“Hello, I have a 1920s home that has no soffit vents, 2 gable vents on opposite sides of the home, AND a ridge vent. The reason I'm doing this research is I recently had my roof replaced after a hurricane. This summer after the new roof, our house feels much hotter, and the A/C run time has almost doubled. My thought is, the roof possibly didn't have a ridge vent to begin with, and I had only the gable vents on either side of the home acting as intake/exhaust. Now with 2 gable vents and a”

“Does this chimney flashing look ok? Seems like a lot of sealant. Should I be concerned with that curled shingle? submitted by /u/SL1213 [link] [comments]”

“Has there been any damage to the interior walls due to water encroaching via the uncovered vent? submitted by /u/spectaphile [link] [comments]”

“I have this small side roof on my house that looks like it’s some kind of tar paper sheets. It has several very small leaks, and I was planning on covering it with rubber roofing, but I don’t know how well that will work and now I’m thinking about just using this solvent roof tar. Would that work for awhile? I should probably replace the whole roof, but then I start to think that the house should really just be torn down anyways so I‘d rather not put a lot of money into it. Any advice would be a”

“Was up on the roof to clean the gutters and noticed this gap in the cap. Is this an issue? If so what is the best way to fix this. Neither side had much wiggle room, if any at all. Thanks! submitted by /u/knoxville1987 [link] [comments]”

“Age of the roof is unknown. It looks pretty good to my novice eyes. But I figured I’d some of ya’ll more knowledgeable guys if you see any immediate concerns on how much life these shingles have left in them ? Location is Michigan if it makes a difference. submitted by /u/PJM123456 [link] [comments]”

“Family member had hail damage and this is the job the roofing company. the flashing looks way off is this normal? Also parts of it look wavy. submitted by /u/SucksBallz [link] [comments]”

“New roof installed 8 months ago. Had a couple heavy snowstorms, but the decking looks completely warped under the shingles. They claim they switched the decking out when the roof was completed and that this is a non issue. Am I over reacting thinking this is not normal? First photo shows zoomed in look vs a few other images at different angles. submitted by /u/Explorerdds [link] [comments]”

“I had a full new roof, aluminum-wrapped fascia, and new 6” gutters installed about 10 months ago. I noticed some water getting between the gutter and fascia a few months ago after some heavy rain here in NJ. I took these pictures of the roof edge detail a few days later. Is the gutter installed on top of the drip edge here? I had the roofer come out, and he said the flat roof membrane extending into the gutter is what keeps water away from the fascia, which doesn’t seem right to me. We had anoth”

“Is that a ground floor with a basement or crawl below? If so, t hey could have just hung it all below. And that floor would always be noisy with no way to fasten it down on one edge for 10'”

“Yep.. I did gutter professionally for years back in the day. With pitched fascia like that we always installed wedges or had roof straps on the brackets to level the gutter. The gutter always needs to be level horizontally from the top of the fascia to the outside of the gutter. https://preview.redd.it/pfxarf2s32eh1.jpeg?width=962&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ee59978593f95e672dd94d1b8507f2a37e4a32a0”

“So the ins is covering the very inferior roof in TN that I posted about prior. Will be dealing with Horton after. Thinking about going with CertainTeed Landmark Pro… has a 110 mph rating, “A” fire rating… (3) impact rating… as well as something about no algae? Anyone have this roof or roofers have opinions on this product? AND… how about vents? Whirlybirds or other? Good or bad in conditions in Murfreesboro TN area… thanks for help thru this! submitted by /u/Outrageous_Fan_3480 [link”

“While getting my house and shed roof done, the shed needed one sheet of plywood replaced and it was re-shingled. No ridge vent, we didn't ask for one on the shed. I saw that this was how they did the peak of the shed- no support under the peak of the shingles and gaps between shingle, no overlap at the peak. What are my options to get the contra tor to fix this and what should I tell them they have to provide? submitted by /u/shogoth847 [link] [comments]”

“Hello, this is a few pictures of an old house roof. Actually, 2 roofs. The lower roof and upper rubber roof. The rubber roof has a ripple and a few tears in it. Is the a product that can be applied to itself like a large piece of tape? Does the roof need replacement? The second and third picture is of the lower roof. It’s asphalt shingles, along the ridges it’s missing the caps. There is exposed plywood and many nail heads. Should the shingle roof become a rubber roof? The pitch on it is low. I”

“Can someone comment if counter flashing looks right? Should the flashing be extended longer than the wall, vs not being flushed? submitted by /u/RedditWesrDoor [link] [comments]”

“Hi all- this is the roof at my mother's place where the roof of the house meets the patio. There's a leak that we noticed because of a stain on the ceiling inside the house under this spot, about one foot by six inches. Pine needles collect up here, and I go up and clear them off once a year or so. We're in Las Vegas so it doesn't rain much. Why is this end tile raised? Is that what is causing the leak? What is the fix? Is the tree detritus part of the problem? Thanks for any hel”

“There are what appears, in my eyes, large gaps under some of these final shingles. This was the last part of the roof they worked on that day. I was told they would eventually lay flat once the sun had time to heat them, but it was scorching hot that day and for the next full week. Still have pockets under them. I’d hate for wind to catch them and flip them up. Thoughts on this install and/or the claim they will eventually lay flat? This was a Master Elite contractor. Thanks for your thoughts! &”

“Got a brand new roof yesterday. In Kentucky where it’s 100 degrees. Why do my shingles look lifted? Now today it’s pouring rain. The roofer said “needs about a week of heat to settle” but it’s only in a few places. Worried about water under the shingles now. Spent $9k. Not happy submitted by /u/maxyrae [link] [comments]”

“We had the company who installed the roof come check it out and he snapped a picture of this opening where the sidewall veneer meets the hip roof of the garage. He said it's normal and it was caused by a build up of leaves. My poor spouse decided to let him leave without getting my input 🥲 I would have liked it to be fixed in a way that prevents the leaf buildup due to its rigidity. What sayeth thou? DIY it or call the company back. submitted by /u/KawaiiSenpaiii [link] [c”

“A guy rang the doorbell to say a tile was missing and we needed to get it fixed. It's something to do with the row of curved tiles and the guttering. It feels like a scam, but maybe there is a tile missing? Can anyone advise? (We're in the UK) submitted by /u/SleepyBurmeseCat [link] [comments]”

“It does seem like the dip existed before (though was obscured by having a ridge vents instead of the new box vents I have), but I figured with a new roof it would be repaired. They claim there's no concern about the safety of the rafter itself. submitted by /u/aeroplanessky [link] [comments]”

“We just had the roof installed and I’m pretty sure the rubber should be on top at the lower end of the roof. How much of an issue is this? submitted by /u/mebigRick [link] [comments]”

Hi everyone! Apologies if this is wrong sub not entirely sure on specifics of roofing but pretty sure this is soffit? Anywho we had some windows being replaced and they admitted they…

“We installed a gaf liberty base sheet 3 days ago to our low-slope deck roof and we’re planning on adding the flashing and cap sheet tomorrow but noticed some small wrinkles/texture change to the surface of the base sheet (photo). Is it okay to install the cap right now after a few days in the hot summer sun? Will it adhere properly? Would adding a layer of asphalt primer or flashing cement help at all? submitted by /u/aerobic_eukaryote [link] [comments]”

“We've had a few folks out to look at our roof, and opinions seem split. Half say that the roof needs to be cleaned, and that not doing so will reduce the lifespan as the moss holds water which will soften the terracota tiles. The other half say that cleaning the roof is both unnecessary, and likely to do damage. No idea who to trust! As you can see (sort of) from the photo, there's a few larger clumps in one area that does't get much sun. The rest of the roof has a lighter covering.”

“New roof after hail storm. Looking around seeing some not ideal stuff. Haven’t done much roofing so looking for the pros. Know nothing about the ridge cap vents. One valley looks off? And the shingle running off the vent cap? Any input appreciated. submitted by /u/CallMeDesperado [link] [comments]”

“I've lived in my home (bungalow) for 2 years and have never had issues with water leaks through the roof. The shingles are around 3 years old. We had a crazy storm last week with strong wind and lots of rain. I think it pushed some water in through one of the roof vents and a small amount of water started dripping from a light fixture. Like maybe around 10 droplets. Visually we would not know it happened (no water stains) but i happened to walk by when it happened. Moisture meter shows 15% m”

“Hey team, I'm gearing up for a new roofing project, and I'm at a crossroads trying to decide between two types of synthetic underlayment: polypropylene and polyester-based options. I've read what feels like every spec sheet available, but I'm looking for some real-world insights from those who've used these materials in the field. What have your experiences been with durability, ease of installation, and overall performance in various weather conditions? Any particular brands”

“We are looking to buy a terraced house and we observed this on the roof. What is this stained part of the roof? submitted by /u/Bugzinga [link] [comments]”

“My husband and I bought our split-level, mansard roofed house (built in the '70s) in 2022. It had a new roof put on just before we purchased it. (We were not part of that process so I can't say if anything beyond new shingles was done, but it doesn't leak, so it seems ok.) The first summer was brutal. We could feel heat radiating from the attic and ceiling like a confection oven. We were advised to get insulation blown in the attic since the original 1970s insulation was all that was”

“Row home in a northeast US city, had a bad leak around the exhaust fan in the top floor bathroom, long story short, ended up getting a new roof. As far as I can tell they did a good job, but I did ask if they knew what this opening is, because I wondered why it wasn’t covered or grated. Roofer said all the townhouses in the area have this and he’s never covered them, but I’m still curious. It looks like it’s inviting to critters or debris. The bathroom is under this general area but this opening”

“Got a new roof, when I went into attic noticed these two things One looks like that pipe is intended to attach to our vent is that right. And noticed this gap to outside Any information is appreciated submitted by /u/Clean-Efficiency9847 [link] [comments]”

“My roof was replaced about two years ago but today I noticed the sealant around one vent flange is cracked and separated. I know the sun here in Phoenix is brutal but how do you suppose this happened and how can I fix it? submitted by /u/luvimages [link] [comments]”

“Roof was just finished and I noticed this seem. The contractor said that the shingle wasn’t fully glued. He came by yesterday and stepped on it to press it down but it’s still noticeable. He said he could caulk it to help with it. Should it be re shingled? What’s happening here? submitted by /u/Fish_n_Tits81 [link] [comments]”

“Got a leak in an ancient bit of roof that isn't worth replacing. It I can't DIY it, then it's not worth fixing - but it would be convenient if can. There's about an inch of slope per 8 feet, on this area. The roof seems to be tar / 509 with gravel on top, and then plywood underneath that. It was originally built in the 1960s, and this is in California if it matters... Over the years, we've patched the thin spots with 509 and handfuls of gravel. I few years ago, I watched a ro”

“As the title says - I have a brand new white tile concrete roof. It looks beautiful. I want it to STAY beautiful. Can I or Should I "seal" the roof? Is that even a thing? Or just call a softwash roof cleaning guy when it gets dirty? submitted by /u/MyOpinionsDontHurt [link] [comments]”

“Hi folks, My family decided to do some roof work and I just learned about it when it was “ done “ Apparently it is a “ real pro “ that did this monstruosity … Am I crazy to think it is sub standards sub par and that any Artisan would be ashamed to present such work ? Any feedback greatly appreciated 👍🏻 submitted by /u/Positive-Rate737 [link] [comments]”

“How concerning is this? And what should I do? submitted by /u/AppropriateFeed2401 [link] [comments]”

“Should I be concerned about this or can I leave it until the next time I replace my roof? submitted by /u/amack1 [link] [comments]”

“City townhouse, this is the first floor. 2nd and 3rd floor don’t seem to have any buildup outside the vents. submitted by /u/Ok_Difficulty7835 [link] [comments]”

“Flat roof and the tarring around my sewer vent looks pretty shit, haven’t crawled out there yet but can I just put a boot over this or something? 😭 submitted by /u/MetalDifferent9249 [link] [comments]”

“My 7 year old roof is leaking here. Is this an issue that should be covered by warranty? I’m getting the run around from the builder. submitted by /u/Misanthropicidealist [link] [comments]”

“Bought this house last November and had a contractor come in to try to square up this part of my ceiling. He did not add any tape, only mud. I do not think the shape of this roof is original, I am thinking it originally went to a point and this was an attempt to modernize. I was able to get up on a ladder to inspect it somewhat and the bubble sounds hollow behind it when tapping. There is also a spot where it looks like a sliver of the mud just fell out. There is no discoloration or soft spots t”

“I have a small storage/utility room with a flat roof at the side of my house. Today a roofing company removed the old roof material and replaced the boards/soffits guttering etc and started putting new felt down. Outside looks great but the work has caused significant damage inside the room as seen in the photos here. Coving has fallen down, there are a series of dents in the ceiling and cracks appeared in the plaster/walls. Is this normal/expected when having a roof replaced? I was not expectin”

“Hello, This is the small space above my finished attic in a brick house built in 1886. I had the roof replaced a year ago. I’ve been looking into getting it insulated and had an inspection done to make sure there was no water damage/mold/knob and tube before insulating. Inspectors said everything looked ready to insulate but I just got the pictures back and noticed what appears to be a loose ass piece of wood here. Maybe it’s fully covered by ice/water shield and shingles. I hate the roofer I us”

“I'm just looking to understand why they would design the outer edge of a gutter higher than the inner edge? My gutters are like the attached pics, and when we get a huge downpour, my downpipes can't always cope. The gutters can fill up quickly. They flow a lot better now, but when they get slightly blocked, it fills up fast, and water pours into my roof because the inner edge is shorter. Why wouldn't they design it so the outer edge is shorter? submitted by /u/Slight-Repe”

“Wife is worried about that section. Roof was installed about 4 years ago. We live in Oregon. submitted by /u/Melodic-Picture-8894 [link] [comments]”

“This is second story attic/roof. There is solar mounted on the roof above, not certain that's related but would be the only load being carried. This is not in a snow or wet area at all. How should I proceed? Double joist hanger? Sistering? Wait for the house to collapse for the lulz? submitted by /u/EivlEvo [link] [comments]”

“Hi all- the room above this truss smells earthy after rain. I’m scared to walk in the attic so this is the best picture I got. Is this evidence of a roof leak? submitted by /u/StunningLettuce5149 [link] [comments]”

“https://imgur.com/a/fO5djDt i think this might have been a comp roof originally, since gone over entirely with metal. the box gutters have some dime-sized holes in them, and you can see from all the patches i bet there are plenty more underneath there. this is a porch roof, maybe 25 LF of gutter and the fascia is rotting out from water leaks. need to at least stop the bleeding while i figure out if im going to tear the whole thing off or what. not sure if it would really be 'low slope' i”