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| biobased roof coatings | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I am interested in learning more about the soybean based liquid roof coating that is applied over an ...
A: I am not familiar with this product. We use a water based acrylic coating. It is an elastomeric ...
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| Caulking used to seal flashing around shingles | 9/28/2008 |
Q: We have a 30-year roof shingle. It appears that water is getting behind some flashing around our ...
A: Sorry for the delay but I am in Texas at my son's graduation. There is NO caulking that cost $30 ...
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| 5-V ridge cap closure strips for ventilation + tolerances | 9/27/2008 |
Q: will be installing wider (9in fr ctr) ridge cap on 3-1/2 in 12 as extra rain-blow guard on this ...
A: Sorry I am in Texas for my son's graduation from Air Force basic training. I know of no ...
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| fireplace wall leak | 9/22/2008 |
Q: We own a tudor home with a slate roof. We have plaster walls and about a year and a half ago, ...
A: It is possible for the leak to appear just as it is. The water can enter and bypass the second floor ...
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| ice and water shield | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I'm having my new roof torn off and replaced after a one week period because the sub-contractor ...
A: Yes because during the removal process their tools will damage the membrane. You should make sure ...
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| Sealing valleys on barrel tile roof | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old barrel tile roof that meets Florida hurricane standards. Due to some recent ...
A: In my opinion, no don't seal them. My reasoning is that when it is done after the roof is in place ...
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| Ice dams | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have a family room adition off my house. It has cathedral ceilings. I get ice buildup ever ...
A: I believe that you are talking about an ice slide. It is a sheet metal perimeter that does not allow ...
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| proper ventilation | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Shawn, I am the chair of the Buildings and Ground Committee for the First United Presbyterian ...
A: First, I am sorry that you are replacing slate with shingles... I was on the road and was unabile ...
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| slate or asbestos tile roofing | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have had two insurance adjusters from the same company tell me two different things about my roof. ...
A: Sorry somehow the system messed up. I am not sure if you received an answer or when you sent this. ...
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| Roof replaced/repaired | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have a flat patio roof that I've been told needs to be replaced. I have 2 leaks & got 3 bids from ...
A: Yes. This is the right material and he is correct that you have to heat the flashing. The standard ...
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| Roof replaced/repaired | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have a flat patio roof that I've been told needs to be replaced. I have 2 leaks & got 3 bids from ...
A: Torch down is a modified bitumen sheet (plasticized asphalt) that is fully adhered using a propane ...
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| Asbestos cement roof capping | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I lost 5 or 6 caps from my roof in hurrican Gustaff. I have replacement caps, but do not know what ...
A: You need a hook ladder or chicken ladder (same thing) so that you don't damage shingles. Holes ...
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| Solution for Restoring 2000m2 Copper Doom Roof | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Sir, we would like to seek for your advise on how to restore the 70% black stained copper roof (over ...
A: Your best choice would be Follansbee Rapidri with their primer first or Calbar water based paint. ...
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| Ridge Vent vs Whirly Bird vent | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I'm having my roof redone and the contractor is wanting to use ridge venting.A friend of mine says ...
A: Personally I like the ridgevent. Fewer working parts and requires no maintenance. The birds after a ...
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| Asbestos tile roofing | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I work for a General contractor in Kansas City. I am a former adjuster and handle insurance claims ...
A: I would agree that no synthetic materials are equivalent to slate. Since asbestos has been banned it ...
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| Cathedral church roof - reshingle | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Church has cathedral arches; built 1970. Roof deck is 3.5 " thick toung and grooved lumber on top of ...
A: I have never seen shingles nailed directly over insulation. We have fastened the insulation to the ...
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| Hip Roof, no overhang | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Watson, I'm in central Mississippi. My house has a hip roof but no overhang. We are needing to ...
A: I think your best option is to install a vent along the eave and low profile vents at the ridge or ...
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| log home roof | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I need to change the roof of my 19 year old log home. There are many trees around and it always ...
A: Yes the darker shingles will draw more heat and should dry quicker. I would suggest that you install ...
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| low pitched asphalt roof attatched to Cedar | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a cedar siding home and I may have leaks where the previous owner connected a sunroom to the ...
A: I would suggest that you get an elastomeric coating to seal the roof. You can get it at Home Depot. ...
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| Certainteed Shingles Scarce | 7/25/2008 |
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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| GAF Slateline shingle | 7/20/2008 |
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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| insulating outside of the rafters | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I'm adding a second floor to my house, which means an all-new roof. The attic will be used for ...
A: Sorry for the delayed answer. On a slate project across the state. Venting all roofing is best in ...
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| Roofing | 7/15/2008 |
Q: How much should a 30year shingle to remove old and to put new, on cost? 32 squares and ridge cap ...
A: Sorry for the delay but I was on a slate project across the state. It will vary greatly from state ...
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| Corrugated Panels | 7/12/2008 |
Q: Can any one out there can tell me or Digrams showing how to install corrugated Panels for the inside ...
A: I am very sorry for the delayed response. I have been out of town on a project. This type of ...
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| Roofing/Framing | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I just had my second roof put on my new house! The question is about leaking around the porches and ...
A: Sorry for the delay but I was out for Father's Day with my family. Sounds like you need a cricket ...
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| Roofing/Framing | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I just had my second roof put on my new house! The question is about leaking around the porches and ...
A: 2 1/2" on both sides would be 5" total which is too great. As a rule it should be 1 1/2" for a ...
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| Cutting 'M' type truss | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 storey house , its about 2 yr old they used 'M' type struss , i was wondering if the 45 ...
A: I have seen this done. It doesn't mean that it meets code, but the "M" portion is removed and as ...
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| Replacing a low pitch tiled roof on a 3 bed bungalow | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Could u give me a ball park figure for replacing a tiled roof on a medium size bungalow with slates ...
A: I am in the Washington, DC area and our cost would be approximately $1,600 a square (10'x10') to ...
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| drip edge over ice dam | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I had a new roof installed 3 years ago and for the past 2 years have experienced water damage on all ...
A: yes. Please send me pictures. I am sorry for the delay but it was my Sabbath. I can tell you ...
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| New Flat Roof | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have received 3 proposals for a new flat roof with a slate turret for a rowhouse in Washington, ...
A: The slate turret prices seem high. We are replacing a turret with real slate on Kenyon St NW and the ...
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