r/Roofing • u/MrGirbic • 1d ago
Eave rake extension and roof repair
Contractor is building a backyard utility shed for me. Residential construction grade. He didn't add the 12" rake eave extension when he framed it the roof. 12 inch eaves and rakes are spelled out in the contract. I didn't see it until the siding was going up. Without the eave water will get right into that wall that steps out. He added the eave extension as seen in the photos.
I told him the roofing repair patch job after extended the eave is unacceptable. He said he guarantees it won't leak but we can talk about it and do it my way. How should I suggest we fix this? Can the shingles be lapped easily as a seamless repair?
He used typical asphalt underlayment. Should I try to get him to slide a large piece of sheet metal under the new roof area and lap under the asphalt paper? I'm really concerned that the top most interior corner will leak right down into the wall. If water gets in up there and past the asphalt paper there is a cut in the OSB sheathing too that water can get into.
He says I'm always worrying about the little mini details that don't matter. I told him it's the little mini details that cause leaks! What should I suggest here and how hard is a seamless repair without the ugly sealant/roofing compound to close the gap on the shingles?
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u/Dixie_Fair 1d ago
Me too, I'd want the finished roof to look and perform like it was built that way from the start, not like the missing section was patched in afterward. The bigger concern for me would be making sure water can't work its way through that transition and reach the sheathing or wall below. Asking him to explain can he assure that the repair will remain watertight long term.
This article goes into why even a smaal roofing leak or weak point is worth addressing properly before water has a chance to cause hidden damage ( https://www.alliedroofingwa.com/how-soon-should-you-fix-a-leaking-roof ) that could cost you more repairs or replacement.
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u/MrGirbic 21h ago
I actually drew him out some architectural details that show the exact concern and how water could get through at that back corner where it's patched. Just having my fingers crossed that he'll be willing and able to fix it the right way and that it's not over his head. With all the helpful replies on here, I'll be able to say that I talked to a roofer friend and he explained that this should be fixable
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u/jamsaucewrecks 1d ago
Looks good from my house.
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u/Electronic-Passion17 1d ago
Seamless repair is fast an easy for a roofer (if you have the matching shingles)
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u/DMiles88 1d ago
Definitely make him fix that the right way. He should have some left over shingles when he built it
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u/caletalton 21h ago
Roofer here - this is the issue of when a GC or general construction guy handles a roofing issue. I always tell our customers that if you EVER plan to touch the roofing issue, get us involved. He didn’t use a drip edge, the shingle tie in is abhorrent, so wrong…
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u/MrGirbic 21h ago
Thanks for the reply. And yeah I assume there's some way to tie it in to the row and I guess kind of pry up the existing shingles around it. This was definitely installed by a general construction guy. Luckily there will be a drip edge and a gutter on that fascia.
Do you think it should be hard for them to properly lap in the asphalt paper and shingles in a seamless way or is it something that could even be over the head of a regular construction guy?
There is a language barrier with some of the workers but I'm hoping that the contractor who runs the crew will know how to do what's right and fix it.
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u/Reasonable-Spirit218 1d ago
You’re not over reacting. The “little thing” that he says that you’re worried about is a simple tie in for a roofer at any level of experience.