'Builder negligence:' New homes' roofs raise concerns in Tucson

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Have you experienced roofing problems after recently moving into a new home? You're not alone. More on builder negligence in Tucson

But local inspectors tell KGUN 9 that those new homes almost always have a list of issues—especially on the roof.

“These new home developments, they’re leaking even before the tile gets set,” he said. “We make good money off of these mistakes. We really do. Our business is fueled off of this builder negligence. Because these homes that we think we’re not gonna get to touch for 20 years, we’re getting to touch in five, 10.”

The roofing company owner says builders sometimes use cheap material to cut costs, but often the problem is the underlayment being exposed to the elements for long stretches as roofs sit unfinished for weeks or months.

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