Roof Failed Brittle Test

So on the reinspection my roofer guy went up with the adjusters guy to look and it failed 90 on the brittle test.

Roof failed brittle test.

I have had 2 inspections done on my roof form my ins. If you ever had a ladder assist company called hancock called out to your adjuster meeting to climb the roof to inspect for hail or wind damage. Core sampling is also prescribed to identify why a roof failed in a field uplift test such as those required by fm global in hurricane prone zones fm loss prevention data sheet 1 52. Pinch a small corner of a shingle between your thumb and forefinger.

I have a roofing company i want to use. Although flood testing can determine the existence of a leak it cannot precisely identify the location even with use of soluble dyes in the water. Yes i want to learn how to get my roof replaced by my insurance company. Try to fold or bend that corner up to a 90 degree angle.

The brittle test failed and the shingle broke. They both told me it failed but allstate says thats only like 100 more added to the patch. 5 1 this test method establishes the temperature at which 50 of the specimens tested would probably fail when subjected to the conditions specified herein. I am keeping a log of the many different changes in the way i am told to fill out the paper work.

The test provides for the evaluation of long time effects such as crystallization or those effects that are introduced by low temperature incompatibility of plasticizers in the material under test. A lot of insurance companies will be willing to spring for a roof repair but not a full replacement. A failed brittle test. Every storm is different.

If that small corner snaps off rather than showing some pliancy the shingles are likely brittle and the roof is probably due for stripping and replacement. The ventilation on the roof consisted of 2 metal box vents and was found to be inadequate for the roof size. My roofer fought to get the 2nd inspection and is fighting now with them. A brittle test was conducted and failed.

The only damage to the roof was by me doing the stupid brittle test. Hazardous materials identification core sampling is required when conducting testing for asbestos content in roofing materials. For example roof drains are not designed to be leak free under hydrostatic pressure so it is highly likely they would leak at this location s flashing during a flood test.