AboutBrian Atkins Expertise I can answer any question related to all type of roof repairs (especially tile roof repair and flat roof repair work). I can also answer most new roof or roofing related questions with the exception of questions in regards to single ply roofing (PVC) and standing seam or metal panel roofing. I have little or no experience with those applications.
Experience I was first introduced to roofing by my father who was started his own roofing career in Orange County CA. By the time I was 10 years old I knew what most general roofing materials were and had some idea of their purpose. At the age of thirteen I started working during the summer for my Fathers roofing company Atkins Certified Custom Home Roofing. After graduating from La Quinta High School in 1988 I immediately began working full time as a journeyman roofer doing roof repair work and complete new roofs. My area of specialty and interests has always been on the roof repair side of the business. My Dad did an excellent job at teaching me the basics of roof repair. He showed me some of the techniques that were taught to him from old time roofers that took him under their belt when he was an apprentice. In 1992 my Dad signed for my first license and formed a partnership with me and I started my first roofing company in Irvine CA. This is where started to make my own niche in roofing by specializing in roof repair, dry rot repair, termite damage repair, and full roof restorations. In 1997 I took the CSLB testing and qualified for a license on my own and moved my roofing business location to Lake Forest, CA 92630.
While working for myself and for my father’s company I would guess I have personally done more than a thousand repairs and roofed several hundred homes completely here in Orange County.
Currently I own and operate South COunty Roofing company serving the following areas of Orange County Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Aliso Viejo, Buena Park, Brea, Cypress, Capistrano Beach, Costa Mesa, Corona Del Mar, Dana Point, El Toro, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Foothill Ranch, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Lake Forest, Lemon Heights, Mission Viejo, Orange, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Seal Beach, Silverado Canyon, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Tustin, Trabuco Canyon, Villa Park, Westminster, Yorba Linda
Question Hi Brian,
I have gotten 23+ years out of 20 year 3 tab asphalt Johns Manville shingles on our home in north Georgia. Shingles are beginning to show wear and losing gravel so have decided to bite the bullet and replace them this fall. Have several questions regarding roof replacement.
1. What are best 20 year 3 tab shingles on market today & what is approximate cost/bundle?
2. Do you recommend 15# or 30# felt?
3. I presently have power roof ventilator with a gable vent @ each end of 1800 square foot house and seem to have adequate ventilation in attic, but realize it could be better...particularly on the days in July & August when outside temp reaches 95 to 100 degrees. Would appreciate your thoughts regarding using ridge vents the length of the roof in place of the power ventilator.
4. What should labor be for stripping old shingles & felt and installing new felt & shingles?
5. Do you recommend nailing shingles or stapling? Have been told to stay away from stapling shingles, but do not know why.
Any other thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Regards,
Ernest Dadisman
Gainesville, GA
Answer Hi Ernest,
They are all about the same. You really can't go wrong there.
As for cost they are about $60-$70 per 100 square feet.
I would recommend 30lb felt, always.
Use two 10watt solar powered fan or add another power ventilator. Avoid the ridge vents.
As for labor pricing you should really have a local licensed roofing contractor get you that information.
DO not use staples always nails. Do worry about the why just stay away from staples.
