AboutRon Haynes Expertise I can answer questions related to all types of steep slope and low-slope commercial and residential roofing, including asphalt shingles, metal roofing, built-up roofing (tar and gravel), modified bitumen roofing, single ply roof systems, tile, and slate. Questions may relate to design, installation, problem resolution or repair of the roof system.
Experience I have over twenty years experience as a roof consultant dealing with various types of roof systems on commercial, industrial, residential and Government facilities. Experience includes new roof and reroof design, roof repair specification, roof construction, maintenance, failure investigations, performance analysis, inspections, moisture intrusion surveys and studies, and storm damage assessments. I am a registered professional engineer and a Registered Roof Consultant with the Roof Consultants Institute.
Organizations Roof Consultants Institute
Education/Credentials Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer
Registered Roof Consultant, Roof Consultants Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer
Awards and Honors Award Winner, Large Roof Replacement Design Document Competition at the 1999 Roof Consultants Institute International Convention. Dept of Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award. Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal.
I have some damage to the trim of our house after a wind storm. The trouble is I am not sure who should repair this. Would this be done by a roofer, a siding specialist or a general handyman?
I'm not even sure quite how to describe the damage. Basically the Radon exhaust pipe broke off and pulled the trim with it. Is TRIM the right term for this our does it have another term I should use when I phone round for quotes.
Answer Kerry,
I looks like you'll want a siding contractor or handyman who works with siding to do this repair for you. They will need to form a new fascia trim piece to cover the exposed wood fascia board. It looks like this trim piece is aluminum so they will need to have a 'break' to form the fascia trim from sheet metal stock. In all likelihood a roofer or handyman will have to call on a siding contractor to 'break' the metal trim for them, so might as well start with a siding contractor. The piece tucks under the shingles and can be done without disturbing the singles.
The right term is aluminum (or vinyl) FASCIA TRIM on the rake of the house. Looks to be about an 8' length. If you can email them the picture they can likely price it over the phone and give you a time when they can come out and do the work. Won't take long but expect a few hundred dollars to get it repaired.
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