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Poor workmanship causing shingle roof to fail
Poor workmanship causing shingle roof to fail

Read our Application Guide or take a look at our installation video.

Failing to install flashings

Flashings are thin metal strips you’ll find on certain parts and corners of your shingle roof. Their placement is far from a coincidence. Their function is to protect the parts of your shingle roof where water can easily intrude the roof. Without flashings, your roof suffers a higher risk of extensive water infiltration and moisture damage. This can cause your new roof to fail.

No flashing

Missing flashing causing shingle roof to fail

No flashing

Missing flashing causing shingle roof to fail

Correct flashing

Correct installment with flashing

No flashing

Missing flashing causing shingle roof to fail

No flashing

Missing flashing causing shingle roof to fail

Correct flashing

Correct installment with flashing

Choosing the cheapest materials

When choosing your new roof, trying to save a little amount of money can cost you a lot later on! Especially when you cut down your budget for the material and select the cheapest price. It is essential to understand that selecting the low-cost version of items like the underlayment or sealant may save you some money in real time, but in the end it will surely cost you a bigger amount for the entire roof repair might be facing. IKO offers different types of high quality accessories suitable for a wide range of roof types.

Wrong nails

Wrong nails used in shingle roof