| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Certainteed Shingles Scarce | 7/25/2008 | Shawn Watson |
Q: We are replacing our 19 year-old cedar shake roof which is prematurely deteriorated and failing. We ...
A: I try to stay away from asphalt products but I do know that there is a shortage of asphalt right ...
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| Flat Roof to Angled Roof | 7/24/2008 | Mark Sundberg |
Q: I have a flat roof section that I am tired of repairing. I want to put an angle on it. The rest of ...
A: Aloha Paul, OK. Well, there are lots and lots. Just do a google on corrugated roofing. I'd look ...
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| Flat Roof to Angled Roof | 7/24/2008 | Mark Sundberg |
Q: I have a flat roof section that I am tired of repairing. I want to put an angle on it. The rest of ...
A: Aloha Paul, My suggestion as to what? How to do it? What sort of roof shape should you use? What ...
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| sealing around chimney | 7/24/2008 | Todd E. Miller |
Q: My husband just installed a metal roof over shingles.The problem is when it rains there is a leak ...
A: Metal roofs need to be flashed around chimneys which is usually done by making a sawcut in the ...
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| solid sheathing | 7/24/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: The 2003 and 2006 IRC refers to solid sheathing for roof decking on asphalt shingles, but solid ...
A: Your deck is OK. A deck that is not solid is when you have slates or tiles. They sometimes run slats ...
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| Metal roof ventilation | 7/24/2008 | Todd E. Miller |
Q: I have a vertical panel steel roof on my house. The house has a summer room off the back and a porch ...
A: It is hard to diagnose things like this sight unseen but I feel you are not moving enough air and it ...
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| Mold on Asphalt shingles | 7/23/2008 | Michael J. Owen |
Q: My roof is in shade most of the time. Recently we have had much rain. I have mold growing on ...
A: Have a look at the following web site. It gives several different options to remove the mold. Read ...
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| 3rd layer | 7/23/2008 | Ron Haynes |
Q: when adding a third layer of three tab shingles do U need to paper also
A: Paul, Per building codes, a 3rd layer of shingles in prohibited. So, legally you can't install three ...
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| Spray Foam - Do We Need To Vent? | 7/23/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: We are in the midst of the renovation process in Denver. We have a Cathedral Roof Line to insulate. ...
A: Most places I would deem reliable help you calculate how much venting you needs or how well a ...
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| older velux vs 2 skylight | 7/23/2008 | david burnett |
Q: The velux skylights were installed in 1988 and I need to replace the glass as they have moisture ...
A: I've thought about that but never tried it. You could take your old glass to a glass shop and ask ...
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| Metal roof ventilation | 7/23/2008 | Todd E. Miller |
Q: I have a vertical panel steel roof on my house. The house has a summer room off the back and a porch ...
A: If you install gable vents, then they will end up feeding air to the ridge vents areas closest to ...
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| cost to replace shingles | 7/22/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: I have about 25-30 shingles that have blown off from a recent storm here in Texas. My insurance ...
A: Your insurance adjuster is not a roofer so he'd have to guess what the market price is. The market ...
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| Attic ventilation for desert climate | 7/22/2008 | Mark Sundberg |
Q: We have a relatively new (2004) Southwest style home with rounded clay tiles. It's about 2300 sq ...
A: Aloha Joseph, Okay, assuming the best, your vents are about 6 sf gross each so about 4.2 sf net ...
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| Attic ventilation for desert climate | 7/22/2008 | Mark Sundberg |
Q: We have a relatively new (2004) Southwest style home with rounded clay tiles. It's about 2300 sq ...
A: Aloha Joseph, Yes. I think that applies to all your questions. Wait, no, having no soffit ...
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| stone coated steel roofs | 7/22/2008 | Todd E. Miller |
Q: I need to replace the wood shake shingles and I'm interested in the stone coated steel roofs. Which ...
A: The highest quality paint finishes used on metal roofing today are sold under the trade names Kynar ...
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| flat porch | 7/22/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: i waNT to fix my upper porch its all open no roof over what do i use so i can walk on it when i want ...
A: Hey Dan, If you don't know what the stuff it's harder for me to guess. I would say you should be ...
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| Ridge Cap Help | 7/21/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: Brian, First off, thanks for the suggestion a couple days ago about the improperly nailed shingles. ...
A: I think it will be okay. Especially with you nailing it properly. It may not be as effective but ...
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| Roof Overlay | 7/21/2008 | david burnett |
Q: I am doing a roof overlay, covering 3-tab with new 3-tab, and have a few questions. How do I best ...
A: Here is an answer I gave previously and then I'll add a few more comments: If your roof is between ...
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| Roof addition over patio | 7/21/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: I would like to add a screened in structure on my patio. I believe I have a decent grasp of what I ...
A: If you want to go with shingles the code is you need a 2 & 12 pitched deck for this. If you go ...
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| Roofing material | 7/21/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: We are about to replace our 20 year old shingles. I have heard from someone that the new "3D" ...
A: The second layer of shingle that falls off is due to the fact that there is no nail it. The reason ...
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| Ventalation of enclosed porch roof | 7/21/2008 | Tom Souza |
Q: I enclosed a 16'x 12' porch and left the 2x6 rafters to provide a cathedral ceiling. I want to ...
A: They do make a flashing for venting called a roof to wall vent. The way this works is at the high ...
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| stone coated steel roofs | 7/21/2008 | Todd E. Miller |
Q: I need to replace the wood shake shingles and I'm interested in the stone coated steel roofs. Which ...
A: Anne, to the best of my current knowledge and based upon observation, the technology used by these ...
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| Avoiding roof sheething rot | 7/21/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: We had our flat roof deck over our downstairs removed to the plywood sheething as there had been a ...
A: There is also the matter of the new roof sticking to the plywood. If it was wet it certainly won't ...
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| GAF Slateline shingle | 7/20/2008 | Shawn Watson |
Q: Last year I spent $14,000 to replace my old tile-roof with 50 years warranty GAF Slateline shingle. ...
A: I am sorry but they are a shadow line shingle with keyways that taper to form illusion of dimension. ...
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| Desert Roofing | 7/20/2008 | Mark Sundberg |
Q: I just moved into my first house, a 20 year old factory built home in Las Vegas Nevada. the living ...
A: Aloha Don, My first question would be "What's the slope of your roof?" That will make a difference ...
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| Copper Roof Over Bay Window Leaking | 7/20/2008 | Mark Sundberg |
Q: We have had a leak over our dining room bay window for years and have caulked every hole and even ...
A: Aloha Gretchen, Could be. You have not described the type of copper roof, was it copper sheet, ...
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| shingling over an old roof. | 7/20/2008 | Michael J. Owen |
Q: I heard that adding a second roof over an old roof will not last as long as doing a tear-off first. ...
A: Personally, I have never heard of any adverse effects of a roof over. I have done many and have ...
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| Flat Roof Sagging | 7/20/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: We have a substantial prolem on a house we recently purchased (with knowledge of the problem). The ...
A: Hey Steve, I haven't had experience with the type of construction you are dealing with. I do know ...
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| Nailed shingles in the wrong area | 7/19/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: I am a do-it-yourselfer reroofing my garage with dimensional shingles after tearing off the old , ...
A: I would say that in the morning you have the best chance of lifting the shingles while causing the ...
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| Nailed shingles in the wrong area | 7/19/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: I am a do-it-yourselfer reroofing my garage with dimensional shingles after tearing off the old , ...
A: I truly feel your pain. This reminds me of a roof that was done for my fathers roofing company back ...
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| Nailed shingles in the wrong area | 7/19/2008 | Michael J. Owen |
Q: I am a do-it-yourselfer reroofing my garage with dimensional shingles after tearing off the old , ...
A: By nailing along the top of each shingle, you are only going through one layer and the glue strip is ...
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| Chimney Leak - Fireplace Leak - Roof Flashing | 7/19/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: I have a question about flashing where a side mounted chimney meets the roof. The chimney is class-A ...
A: I have been working on a condo complex with the exact same issue. Part of the problem is the ...
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| leak around PVC roof stack | 7/19/2008 | david burnett |
Q: I have a 4" PVC roof stack that is leaking around the PVC itself. The "self-seal" isn't sealing. ...
A: Oftentimes the 4" pipe is a steel pipe instead of plastic PVC so it is more susceptible to leaking. ...
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| Roofing Ventilation | 7/19/2008 | Todd E. Miller |
Q: Need to re roof 2 story colonial house due to hail damage. Roof is original and 23 yrs old with ...
A: I like ridge vent for most roofs but see problems when you add turtle vents or powered fans. What ...
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| Shingle thickness | 7/19/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: Is 3/8" better than 1/2" thickness better. Also, have you heard about a 20 year non-prorated ...
A: There's no such thing as 3/8" shingles or 1/2" shingles. They are rated by years and if one company ...
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| Mixed Cathedral and Flat Ceiling w/ Ridge Vent | 7/19/2008 | Tom Souza |
Q: I was wondering if I can install a radiant barrier underneath the rafters on a portion of my roof ...
A: I am glad this worked, This product in my opinion is still a new product and may work in most cases, ...
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| Gable Fan and Ridge Vent | 7/18/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: I have 1900 square feet of attic space. My house is a 45 year old house. For soffit venting, there ...
A: I have read the same thing about have both types of vents (gable and ridge) does not let the ridge ...
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| 30 / 40 / 50 yr warranty composite shingles | 7/18/2008 | Michael J. Owen |
Q: Same question i asked Brad & Brian. DO / will these roofs really last as long as they say and is ...
A: Unusual name..........They probably told you that most manufacturers pro-rate the products. I would ...
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| 30/40/50 yr composite roof | 7/18/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: Same question i asked Brad. DO / will these roofs really last as long as they say and is it worth ...
A: Yes they will last that long. They will probably last longer if anything. Plus, the colors tend to ...
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| Can I Have Both Turbine & Turtle Vents?? | 7/18/2008 | Todd E. Miller |
Q: I live in Omaha, Nebraska and my home currently has 7 turtle vents.......home is colonial style so ...
A: I am assuming that you have soffit vents as intake so all of these vents act as exhaust. His ...
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