Defective asphalt comp. shingles

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by evandeven

You never did answer my question as to why. Also, I never said that the statement I made would appear in my report.

Great, I wouldn't put it in a report either.

The report would say something to the effect of: Damaged shingles observed throughout the entire roof covering. The cracking may lead to leaks or loss of shingles during high wind conditions. Replacement of the roof covering is recommended.

Now we are on the same page.......

[Eric C. Van De Ven]

It was my impression in your post the cracking occurred because the shingles were not handled correctly before being installed, in which I disagree wholeheartedly. I would say that is a manufacturer defect if I ever saw one.

And I would disagree with you. After hurricane Wilma, when people finally got their roofs replaced, numerous batches of shingles showed up all looking like the ones above. It was January and you could tell that they were handled improperly. Several of the bags were ripped and shingles were damaged.

I never write down the cause, and I wouldn't advise anyone else to do so, I wold merely write down that he shingles were damaged and probably recommend replacement.

I noticed that the shingles on the roof above were 10 years old. Maybe, they are just worn out and some came off and that is why there are two different colors. They couldn't be matched.

[rcarley]

Hey, Guys and Gals
These shingles were sold and installed mostly in the western states, But...
They've been the subject of a class action suit against Pabco. They are most often referred to as HO 25 series. This whole roof was replaced and it was recognized as manufacturing issue, not misshandling.
Just my 4 cents.

[Eric C. Van De Ven]

Originally Posted by rcarley1

Hey, Guys and Gals
These shingles were sold and installed mostly in the western states, But...
They've been the subject of a class action suit against Pabco. They are most often referred to as HO 25 series. This whole roof was replaced and it was recognized as manufacturing issue, not misshandling.
Just my 4 cents.

You mean this:
http://tbscases.com/tbscases/casedetail.php?id=5