| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Flat roof drain | 1/6/2009 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: We had a replacement flat roof Torchon membrane done in fall 2007 because of age of the previous ...
A: If water comes in then you have holes. If there are no holes then the ice and water is just trapped ...
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| burndown roofing | 1/5/2009 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: IS THERE ANY TEMPERATURE AT WHICH BURNDOWN ROOFING SHOULD NOT BE APPLIED AND SHOULD THERE BE A ...
A: I don't know what a low temperature would be for torch-down roofing. I know I have done them as low ...
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| attic condensation and ventilation | 1/4/2009 | Tom Souza |
Q: We recently had a new roof put on our ranch house. Roof had only gable vents on each end. Roofer ...
A: I do not know if the ridge vent is causing such moisture problems it sounds like it's possible, If ...
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| shingles | 1/3/2009 | Tom Souza |
Q: is it wrong to reshingle without stripping the shingles.there is just one layer and the roofers feel ...
A: It is always better to remove the one layer of roofing first, so you fix any dry rot that maybe ...
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| turbins vs. ridge vent | 1/2/2009 | david burnett |
Q: Which is more efficent? Which will move more heat from attic. I have a 1800 sq. ft home in Arkansas. ...
A: I think it would be. There is no maintenance to the ridge vent and the turbines stop turning once ...
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| turbins vs. ridge vent | 1/1/2009 | david burnett |
Q: Which is more efficent? Which will move more heat from attic. I have a 1800 sq. ft home in Arkansas. ...
A: I would go with shingle over ridge vent (not cobra), eliminate the turbines which means plywood ...
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| low pitch roof | 1/1/2009 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: Brad--I am a remodeling contractor in st cloud mn. I am looking at repairing a garage roof for my ...
A: The type of roof you're doing sounds like what I'd call a "handyman" roof. A roofer would not do ...
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| barn roof | 1/1/2009 | Dan Merrill |
Q: We are restoring (starting with a new poured concrete foundation) our 100 year old 26' x 52' gambrel ...
A: You might want to get some input from a structural Engineer to make sure everything is good for the ...
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| copper roofing | 1/1/2009 | Todd E. Miller |
Q: I am have a client that wants copper on a cupala built above a painted metal roof & he is worried ...
A: Provided the painted metal has a high quality paint finish, such as a Kynar / Hylar finish, this ...
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| Plywood sheating bulging | 12/31/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: We have a similar situation to the homeowner in ...
A: Codes are individual rules accepted by each township or county. They each pick what they want. What ...
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| torch down re-roofing question | 12/31/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: I just had the last estimate for a roof repair/replacement on a fairly new (3 years old) low-pitch ...
A: Standard gutters are 5" and anything else will be difficult to find or special order unless you go ...
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| torch down re-roofing question | 12/31/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: I just had the last estimate for a roof repair/replacement on a fairly new (3 years old) low-pitch ...
A: Ice and water shield is for under shingles because shingle are not sealed and will get water in ...
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| Roof Leak | 12/30/2008 | david burnett |
Q: Water has wetted my bedroom wall for the past four years. I've had numerous roofers come over and ...
A: Yes by surface tension water can hug the soffit material and go behind the vertical board on the ...
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| constructing a lean-to port | 12/30/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: I am researching how to construct a lean-to port to erect to the side of my house to provide some ...
A: 1. Flashing generally goes with shingles. If you're doing modified it can be flashing or not. It is ...
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| tabs ripped off by wind | 12/29/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: I have the 3 tab roofing system...GAF shingles...not sure of the warranty. Ever since we built this ...
A: Paige, If you read the specs of the material they will tell you what degrees that thermal sealant ...
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| stovepipe penetration through rubber roof | 12/29/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: We would like to install a woodstove in an enclosed porch, that has a rubber roof that is slightly ...
A: Cut a hole for the pipe. The hole must be significantly larger than the pipe as no flammable ...
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| Flat Tar Roof Repairs | 12/29/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: I am interested in applying a rubber roof to my home but wanted to know what is the best application ...
A: I never worked with glue. I like the torch-down as it makes the rubber nice and soft to work with ...
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| roof leak? | 12/29/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: Water has wetted my bedroom wall for the past four years. I've had numerous roofers come over and ...
A: Why does it have to be the roof? You're saying it comes in around the window so why can't it be the ...
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| Roof Leak? | 12/29/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: Water has wetted my bedroom wall for the past four years. I've had numerous roofers come over and ...
A: Jim, You probably need to remove the dry wall inside and see exactly where the water is coming ...
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| Roof Leak | 12/29/2008 | david burnett |
Q: Water has wetted my bedroom wall for the past four years. I've had numerous roofers come over and ...
A: I'm assuming you are talking about the third window from the left. My guess would be that it is ...
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| 25 year Architectural Shingles | 12/29/2008 | Dan Merrill |
Q: Are 25 year Architectural Shingles still avaliable? I have one person (Real Estate Agent / builder) ...
A: We don't do anything with asphalt shingles besides throwing them away..... I have seen so called 30 ...
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| Gutters for metal roofing | 12/29/2008 | Todd E. Miller |
Q: When we have a heavy snowfall, the weight of the melting snow coming off the metal roof tears the ...
A: First of all it does sound like you need snowguards, aka Snow Gems. I do not know why in the world ...
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| Plywood sheating bulging | 12/29/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: We have a similar situation to the homeowner in ...
A: I'm not sure what you have but it sounds like you need to attach a 2x4 to the side of the truss and ...
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| Low pitched tar roof | 12/28/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: I do not know if I am using the correct terminology, but I believe I have a tar down roof that I ...
A: Good Morning Sean, If you have a hot tar (Built up roof - BUR) you can find information by looking ...
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| Attic frost | 12/28/2008 | Mark Sundberg |
Q: I was watching TV when I heard a loud noise like something had fallen on the roof so I went out and ...
A: Aloha Ron, Wow, you do live in the cold. I can't even imagine what that's like. Question, ...
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| leaking ridge vent | 12/28/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: We have a 2 year old roof( all plywood replaced, conventional shingles), on a tall steep roof. Had ...
A: Good Morning Terry, You need to find out what is exactly leaking first. I would hang some plastic ...
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| parapet walls - new construction | 12/28/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: We are building a new house. The house has parapet walls on both ends that feature two chimneys ...
A: You didn't tell me what the website is. I'd need to see pictures of that area. It sounds like you ...
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| Roof Boots | 12/28/2008 | david burnett |
Q: I have had a problem with the one piece plastic boots splitting at the top collar. I would like to ...
A: I think they both work equally as well. However, I sell a product that will repair the rubber gasket ...
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| closing ridge vent/choosing the right options | 12/27/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: I just had the last estimate for a roof repair/replacement on a fairly new (3 years old) low-pitch ...
A: Good Morning "R" If the roof has a small pitch I would go with the Flintastic. If the roof does ...
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| closing ridge vent | 12/27/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: I just had the last estimate for a roof repair/replacement on a fairly new (3 years old) low-pitch ...
A: Good Morning "R", The ridge vent is not a problem you need to concern yourself with and not ...
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| Roof Raking Techniques | 12/27/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: I am concerned about ice dams and have been using a roof rake for past several years. How far up ...
A: It's best to remove as much as possible for many reasons. If all you can do is remove 2-3 feet you ...
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| new shingles-owens corning 25 yr | 12/26/2008 | david burnett |
Q: I am seeing shinny spots that is coming from the self seal strip on the shingle . . it almost looks ...
A: I'm not sure what those shiny spots are but if they are the self seal strips they will probably blow ...
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| Ice Dam Prevention | 12/25/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: I'm a new homeowner (and a former Southerner) who is living in a snowy area in the Midwest for the ...
A: Good Morning Keith,How big a worry should ice dams be? It should be a concern. If your house is ...
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| Missing Shingle & Snow | 12/25/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: I live near Chicago. Two weeks ago, I lost a shingle in a storm (see attached image). Given the ...
A: If only the exposed part of the shingle broke off then the only thing it leaves is an exposed nail ...
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| Shingling a Townhouse with Continuous Run | 12/25/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: I have a Townhouse where the neighbors roof is the same height as mine and the shingles are a ...
A: There would be a high risk of leak the way you want to do it. Rain can easily travel 4" sideways as ...
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| tar and gravel roof replacement | 12/25/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: we just purchased this house and it has a very low pitch roof 2/12 along with approx. 4 ft eaves. ...
A: First of all, ice damming is not a problem in the first place so you do not need to do anything. Ice ...
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| Shingling a Townhouse with Continuous Run | 12/25/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: I have a Townhouse where the neighbors roof is the same height as mine and the shingles are a ...
A: The proper way is to interweave the new shingles with your neighbor's shingles. Any other method ...
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| Fascia Board Replacement - South County Roofing | 12/23/2008 | Brian Atkins |
Q: Are there "special" nails that I should expect a roofer to use that will not rust? I have big waffle ...
A: Good Morning Keith, I love this question. Yes there are “special nails” that a roofer can. As for ...
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| shingles | 12/23/2008 | Mark Sundberg |
Q: Is it better to clean off pine straw from shingles than leaving the pinestraw to keep the uv rays ...
A: By pine straw I assume you mean pine needles. Next issue is whether the shingles in question are ...
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| Snow in bonus room | 12/22/2008 | Brad Zacharia |
Q: We had a new house built in Minnesota. There is an unfinished bonus room above the garage. I've ...
A: That's a good one. Can you imagine everyone that lives in a house has to climb up on their roof each ...
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