Roof Shingles Not Sealing

Shingles not sealing most asphalt shingles have an adhesive strip.

Roof shingles not sealing.

Once the shingles are installed radiant heat from the sun warms the shingles and bonds or seals the shingles together. Shingle magic sealer is a patented clear acrylic sealer that helps restore original color waterproofing and extends roof shingle life for up to 30 years. New roof shingles not sealed not sure what high nailing is but looks like the nails are in the same relative location in relation to the shingle. Roof shingles are not lying flat.

Self sealing shingles were introduced in the late 1950s. The sealant strip is an adhesive applied to the underside of each shingle during the manufacturing process. They give the roof a finished look while forming a protective seal. But that shiny asphalt is merely the shingle s coating asphalt.

Under driven nails in the sealant strip debris in the sealant strip and release tape that was inadvertently stuck to the shingle s sealant strip due to packaging errors further their experiment found that a distinct pattern of partial unsealing was observed on 70 19 out of 27 of the roofs surveyed including both laminate and three tab systems. When the shingles are laid down they are not intended to work separately anymore. This keeps a uniform seal on the roof and keeps the shingles from getting blown off. Originally asphalt shingles did not have a sealant strip and they were manually sealed with adhesives after installation.

It is not uncommon for a new roof to look a bit wavy until this permanent seal is created. If the shingle is not sealed or breaks loose very easily follow the handsealing instructions on the next page to re seal the shingles. 15 years on a 30 year shingle is not too bad. The shingles on your roof serve a dual purpose.

This is normally not a problem unless you experience windy conditions that can catch the. Lumpy bumpy or curling shingles that do not. A well bonded sealant strip prevents the shingles from being lifted by wind pressure. See this link to learn about wind and shingles on a more broad spectrum.

Shingles come with adhesive strips on them one on the bottom underside and one on the top part of the shingle. Many people assume it s an adhesive strip. Or unless the shingles are brittle. Sincerely technical service department roofing products group.

Typically shingles will lay back down and reseal unless there is debris stuck in the seal. In this way the shingles all stick to each other.