Roof

 
Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines

The shingles on your roof do not require any treatment or sealer.

 
Clean Gutters

Maintain the gutters and downspouts so that they are free of debris and able to quickly drain precipitation from the roof.

 
Leaks

If a leak occurs, try to detect the exact location. This will greatly simplify finding the area that requires repair when the roof is dry.

 
Limit Walking

Limit walking on your roof. Your weight and movement can loosen the roofing material and in turn result in leaks. Never walk on the roof of your home when the shingles are wet-they are slippery.

 
Severe Weather

After severe storms, do a visual inspection of the roof for damages. Notify your insurance company if you find pieces of shingle in the yard or shingle edges lifted on the roof.

Occasionally, severe winds may lift some shingles, but rarely will any damage be done. In cold weather, some shingles may remain standing, but when warm weather returns, they will return to their normal position.

 
Shingle Overhang

Shingles shall overhang the roof edge by not less than ¼ inch and not more than ¾ inch unless the manufacturer's standards/specifications indicate otherwise.

 
GOODIER BUILDERS Limited Warranty

GOODIER BUILDERS will repair roof leaks other than those caused by severe weather, such as hail damage, or some action you have taken, such as walking on the roof. Roof repairs are made only when the roof is dry.

 
Ice Build-Up

When the temperature drops below freezing, roof leakage can occur as a result of an ice dam. An ice dam occurs when warm air from living spaces rises into the attic, heating the roof and causing the snow to melt. As water runs down the roof under the covering of snow, it refreezes when it reaches the cold soffit area. When enough ice has formed at the soffit it begins to dam, preventing the water from going off the roof. The water backs up and under the roof shingles, causing water to enter your home. One solution is to get the snow off your roof when it is practical to do so. Your insurance may cover any resulting damage.

 
Inclement Weather

Storm damage is excluded from warranty coverage. Notify your homeowner insurance company if storm damage is discovered.

 
Shingles Blow Off

GOODIER BUILDERS will replace shingles that blow off in winds that are considered to be within tolerance of the manufacturer's standards/specifications. New shingles may not match exactly due to weathering and manufacturing variations.