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It is a good practice to check for loose,
broken, or missing shingles following
heavy windstorms or other inclement
weather. Repairs should be made as
soon as possible after such occurrences
to prevent leakage that can cause
serious damage to the interior. For other
roof related concerns, contact the
condominium’s Board of Directors
or your Property Manager.
It is impossible for manufacturers to avoid slight diff erences in colour shades,
even within the same factory run of the same colour of shingle. Colour shading
is usually imperceptible and such diff erences are reduced after weathering.
Shading of asphalt roofi ng is normal, unavoidable, and does not aff ect
durability or functionality.
Slight variations may be observed in the roof’s level. Since the roof structure itself
is made of wood, a number of settlement issues can occur. Your roof may experience
“puckering” of the sheathing or rising of shingles between nails resulting from
expansion. Due to extremes in temperature, these variations cannot be prevented.
Attic Ventilation (for upper units only)
Your attic is ventilated to provide good airfl ow. “Mushroom” vents are installed
in the roof of your home to assist in the ventilation of attic spaces and soffi t
vents are located under the eaves.
It is essential that vents be left “free and clear” at all times of the year to
ensure attic spaces are properly ventilated. Homeowners should periodically
inspect roof vents to ensure they are not blocked by ice and snow during
winter months. When snow or ice covers a vent, the attic space cannot vent
correctly. If vents have been covered, appropriate arrangements should be
made to clear the vents as soon as possible.
Inadequate venting can cause the build up of condensation, which may freeze
during periods of extremely low temperatures. The freeze and thaw of condensation
trapped in an attic space may cause moisture damage to the area
or may result in the growth of moulds and mildew. In either case, these conditions,
if left unattended, may cause damage to your home.
The locations of hatches for access to the attic will have been pointed out to
you during your Pre-Delivery Inspection. During heavy snowstorms, snow may
blow into the attic through the mushroom vents. It is advisable to check your
attic after heavy snowstorms, as the snow must be removed before melting
occurs. High winds can cause the blown insulation to dislodge. This condition
can be addressed by attempting to re-fl uff insulation that has been compressed.
Exercise extreme caution when moving through the attic space. Do not place
any weight directly on the drywall ceiling as damage to the ceiling and personal
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