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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Roofing ridge cap with Timberline shingles | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: I am just about to finish roofing a shed with Timberline shingles. I'm wondering what to do for the ... A: Since the Timberline shingles are laminated you won't be able to cut them into ridge caps then bend ... | |
| Ventialtion with No Soffits | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: Ventilation with No Soffits This question is about ventilation solutions. First, I’ll try to ... A: Brian, Your house is perfect for a product I've been using for years with houses like yours that ... | |
| roof wet | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: what does it mean if my roof has wet areas in the morning and no one else has a wet roof A: Tom, Most likely the wet areas are condensation. It's the same thing as an ice cold drink on a hot ... | |
| Wet roof question | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: We are having our roof done. The contractor peeled the old shingles off, and started installing ice ... A: The roof deck and framing that got wet will certainly dry and probably won't be a problem. You would ... | |
| Roofing Nails & Issues | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: Portions of our 6-year old roof blew off during a recent storm. During repairs, we discovered that ... A: Pat, Non corrosive and electro-galvanized nails are very different, there may be some interchange ... | |
| reroof | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: How would you go about putting asphalt shingles over a metal panel roof. I was told to either nail ... A: Bill, Shingle manufacturers only allow for their material to be installed over a nailable wood ... | |
| HELP DECIDING REPAIR OPTION | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I have an east facing 2/12 roof with a run of about 30 feet which transitions to a 5/12 roof for 10 ... A: I have zero opinion on the plywood tape- what's the point? If the roof is installed properly there ... | |
| Repairing roof leak caused by pitch ledge: re-pitch or add drainage? | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: We live in a 5-unit brownstone. The fifth (top unit) was added back in the 1970's. The old roof's ... A: Dan, Adding slope is almost always a better option. Roof drains can clog and cause damage when they ... | |
| HELP DECIDING REPAIR OPTION | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I have an east facing 2/12 roof with a run of about 30 feet which transitions to a 5/12 roof for 10 ... A: Mark, You need to confirm the pitch of the roof. Shingles may not be installed on a pitch below ... | |
| roof without soffit/ventilation | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: Our house has a slate roof (about 60 years old) that was recently inspected by a roofer. He advised ... A: Lesley, Without inspecting your house I can't say for sure why you are prone to these damaging ice ... | |
| bituthene roofing problem | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: My mom had our roof done about 8-10 years ago. The roofer used some sort of Bituthene.Since then,we ... A: Sally, I wouldn't be happy with that answer. Why should you be stuck with problems you trusted ... | |
| Painting drip edge. | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: We are having our shingles replaced. The old shingles and drip edge were black. We want to change ... A: Drip edge is available in white, black and brown; I wouldn't bother painting it. Drip edge ... | |
| gutter and drip edge question | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: It appears the spikes attaching my gutters to the fascia weren't keeping the back of the gutters ... A: Ben, Missing Drip Edge: Drip edge is always a good idea- you can put it in now if you are careful. ... | |
| Roof repair | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: A couple of months ago I had a contractor fix a major hole in my roof over the front bedroom, which ... A: Emma, My answer below makes the assumption that you have a written contract with your roofer. ... | |
| roof contractor | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I just got a contractor to replace my roof. I did not pay him yet. But I am just wondering if I ... A: If you have reason to believe that the work was done poorly or that the men installing it weren't ... | |
| nails/broken plywood | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: We're having a garage built & very long nails were used on the shingles. They come through several ... A: Shelley, Without a picture I couldn't really say if the long nails and broken plywood is a problem. ... | |
| Roof replacement | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Tom, I have woodshake shingles about 16 year old and looking for a replacement with Certrainteed ... A: Your questions are a bit too general for me to answer, you need to do a little more re search. What ... | |
| cutting sections of metal roof sheets out | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I have small roofing business in South Africa, We have a project coming up where 2m sections of ... A: Ann, I would use an electric shear like this one: ... | |
| Attic Fan for Large Townhouse | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: We experience extreme heat on the upper level of our townhouse which was not solved with the ... A: Jean, I've had many clients with the same problem; none were solved with the addition of an attic ... | |
| METAL REPLACEMENT ROOF | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I live in snow country and my present asphalt roof is 21 years old. When I speak with roofing ... A: Pete, The easiest solution for the flat roof is to add slope with tapered insulation; tapered ... | |
| reroofing | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible to heat the single ply or multi ply rolls with a torch over the existing flat asphalt ... A: Chris, If the existing roof is compatible you may be able to apply your new material directly over ... | |
| asphalt shingle roof | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: We live in Raleigh and had a new roof installed about 5.5 years ago, the same time we had an ... A: A simple utility knife will work; but the right type of blade is key. Use a hook blade, you can buy ... | |
| asphalt shingle roof | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: We live in Raleigh and had a new roof installed about 5.5 years ago, the same time we had an ... A: Richard, Sorry it took me so long to get back with you. #1 The shingles should overhang the edge ... | |
| shingleing an add on room to trailer | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: i am building a 12 ft by 12 ft room onto a metal roof trailer, i build the roof about a 1 inch from ... A: Jesse, You will still want to use a piece of metal flashing to bridge between the metal and shingle ... | |
| Attic ventillation | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I live in southern Manitoba,where we get brutal winters.I have a 60 year old story and a half,and a ... A: Michael, Stay away from the turbines, they are prone to leaking, squeaking and letting wind driven ... | |
| roofing job | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I just had a Presidential roof installed and something doesn't seem right. The shingles appear to ... A: Mary, I only see one picture, it happens to be of the left side; but without anything to compare to ... | |
| Ridg Vent | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I had a new roof installed last August. Since that time, the ridge vent has blown off twice. The ... A: Jay, If properly secured the ridge vent should stay right where it is; most are designed to ... | |
| Flashing issue | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I just had my 20 year old roof replaced. There were several places where the decking had to be ... A: Fred, There are many ways to hold the flashing without penetrating it; your roofer just doesn't know ... | |
| roof | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: My home is 15 years old and shingles are starting to come off occasionally after storms. I'm not ... A: Scott, In fifteen years in business I've only done one layover. 99% of the roofs I replace have at ... | |
| Rain noise | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: Tom, In November of 2009 you responded to a question regarding rain noise. The question is copied ... A: Doug, Drywall won't deaden any sound transmission; its also not suitable for roof underlayment. My ... | |
| Flashing issue | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I just had my 20 year old roof replaced. There were several places where the decking had to be ... A: Fred, Look here for proper apron flashing details: https://www.nrca.net/consumer/types/asphalt.aspx ... | |
| proper roof install | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I recently had a roofer install architectural shingles. Upon checking the installation the roofer ... A: Steve, Sorry for your trouble. I'll assume you have called the roofer and told him of the problems ... | |
| asphalt dimensional shingles | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: is it necessary to buy hip and ridge shingles or can you use 3 tab and cut them to save money? when ... A: Ed, You can use 3 tab shingles for hip and ridge caps- however you wind up with a ridge that wont ... | |
| Archtectural Shingle Installation | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I am install architectural shingles on a roof and the instructions on the shingles are not very ... A: Robert, Everything you want to know is here in far greater detail than I can describe: ... | |
| starter shinge or ice guard | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF SOMEONE USED ICEGUARD FOR A STARTER SINGLE IF IT WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS....I ... A: Yes using ice and water shield for a starter will cause problems. Iceguard or whatever its called ... | |
| cedar shingle reroof | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: Our kitchen is a small converted barn attached to the (200 year old) farmhous in New England. ... A: Steve, This would be my choice, its a roof deck and insulation all in one. This would be your best ... | |
| Bad Roofing Job? | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: Ever since I got my shingles replaced; if we have a lot of rain, I end up with black/brown streaks ... A: A picture would really help here. It sounds like you have a gutter full of leaves, that can make ... | |
| Rolled roofing installation | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: My question pertains to rolled roofing being installed on a flat roof. We recently visited ... A: The real problem would be moisture under the roof bursting out; not so much soaking through. ... | |
| Rolled roofing installation | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: My question pertains to rolled roofing being installed on a flat roof. We recently visited ... A: Mark, Flat roofs can sometimes hold a little bit of water, most low slope roofs have little bumps or ... | |
| selecting a roof | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: i have a rental house, i need to replace the roof on. i am going with a 25 yr tamko shingle. is this ... A: Tamko makes good shingles; but the shingles are only a small part of what makes a good roof. ... | |
| Roof leak question... | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Petrilli, My sister has a couple of leaks in her roof, and I can't...for the life of me...find ... A: David, Roofing and siding contractors sometimes use scaffold planks, the attachments for the ... | |
| Weird Vibrating Noise | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Beginning yesterday, we started hearing a weird noise from our roof. After inspecting, it appears ... A: Carolyn, Shingles won't make a vibrating noise; if they move in the wind they typically snap off and ... | |
| Terracotta Roofing Repair | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I had my terracotta roof repaired, replacing 9 tiles. After the roofers left, there are some sort ... A: Chris, This question is best directed at the contractor that did the work; but I'll tell you what it ... | |
| Copper roof and sheathing | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: can OSB be used with overlying copper roof vs plywood and if not why A: OSB and plywood are both suitable roof decks for standing seam copper roofs. There are some ... | |
| roofing | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: Have recently installed 30 yr. arch. owens corning shingle on resd. home. Also replaced ridge vent ... A: Matt, Although I have never seen this in person it makes total sense to me. The ridge vent is hard ... | |
| GAF-ELK Lifetime | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: What are the physical differences between the GAF-ELK Timberline Prestique High Def 40 and the ... A: Jim, This question is best directed at the manufacturer. To hold each shingle in your hand you ... | |
| Gutter & cosmetic problem with steel roof | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: My new steel roof is great but I can see the asphalt shingles underneath it from my birds eye view ... A: Mary, This is a problem that should be taken up with the installer; he can fabricate a drip edge ... | |
| Expert disputes in hail damage | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: I ran into an apartment building which has a one-story 3-tab ashphalt shingle with heavy hail ... A: The condo board needs to call its legal council. More interaction with the insurance company by ... | |
| Torched down roof | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Old roof stripped down to the joists and turned over to contractor. Obviously they failed to strike ... A: Uh Oh... This looks like the roof is 1.5" underwater; this will be a problem. The only way to fix ... | |
| Slate Roof -- Repair or Replace | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Tom, We recently had a hail storm and suffered some damage on our 80 year old slate roof. Two ... A: Steve, From the single picture I see I would go ahead with the repair. The slates I see look to be ... | |
| flat roof - roll roofing | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: Have had to tear up a 25x25 ft flat roof over a garage and undo the 2 previous contractors errors ... A: Rip it up and start over. The existing conditions will result in failure no matter which direction ... | |
| flat roof - roll roofing | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: Have had to tear up a 25x25 ft flat roof over a garage and undo the 2 previous contractors errors ... A: Paul, Moisture causes felt paper to wrinkle, it doesn't wrinkle or get bumpy for any other reason. ... | |
| Felt paper | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I put down 30# felt paper about 3 weeks ago. Normally I would shingle it right away, but because of ... A: Carl, You might want to start over again with new felt; 30# felt is pretty strong stuff, the bumps ... | |
| Standing Seam | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I was hoping you could assist me with a few questions. I am trying to save energy anyway I can. We ... A: Duane, I have removed countless 90 year old metal roofs that were installed over 4-6" spaced ... | |
| eave next to chimney | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: Our cultured stone chimney extends past the upper roof edge about 8 inches. We need to install an ... A: Mary, You need what we sometimes refer to as a kicker. The very last piece of step flashing is ... | |
| difference in shingles | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: We've been looking at different shingles in Lowes & Home depot.(Owens corning vs. GAF) I want a ... A: Metal roofing requires more skill and precision than shingles. Depending on how complicated your ... | |
| difference in shingles | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: We've been looking at different shingles in Lowes & Home depot.(Owens corning vs. GAF) I want a ... A: Elizabeth, I have been installing GAF shingles almost exclusively for nearly 18 years; in those 18 ... | |
| Residential felt paper under asphalt shingle | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: i have changed my asphalt shingle roof two days ago and the contractor has used some kind of sticky ... A: Some materials do have an asphalt odor when their packages are opened, but I have never had a ... | |
| eave next to chimney | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: Our cultured stone chimney extends past the upper roof edge about 8 inches. We need to install an ... A: Mary, You need what we sometimes refer to as a kicker. The very last piece of step flashing is ... | |
| Architectual shingle installation measurements | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I know I need to pop an 11 inch line for my starter shingles. I can't figure out the other ... A: I don't know exactly what shingle you are working with, so I can't say what your line measurements ... | |
| metal porch covering | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: I would like to put a covered deck on my house,but my house has shingle roofing and i would like tin ... A: Bill, After building the structure for the porch you will need to remove at least four courses of ... | |
| Roofing(ashphalt shingles) | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Proper way to shingle a roof A: Jack, Too general a question for me to answer here. Here are a few places to start: 1) Choose a ... | |
| temporary roof coating before slating? | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a roof that I'm planning to slate eventually. It was framed and decked with 1" rough sawn ... A: Covering old felt with tar seems like more trouble and mess than its worth. You have already had ... | |
| rain | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to put up q piece of.flashing on my roof to stop rain from pouring straight down. I ... A: James, You can lift your shingles; you'll need a flat bar, ask at home depot, they'll get you one. ... | |
| Proper Venting of Mansard Rood | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: My house has a mansard roof in the front and standard with soffit vents in the rear. The existing ... A: Ed, Ridge vents and soffit vents are almost always the best solution. A balanced ventilation system ... | |
| new rubber roof | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I am on the building committee of a small rural church. We are replacing a flat roof over our ... A: Ken, I've never been a fan of recovers; it seems backward to me to cover over a roof deck that ... | |
| metal shed rusty roof replacement | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Hey I have a cheap big box hardware store metal shed with a rusty roof. Its made of very thin metal ... A: Chuck, Finding just the roofing panels from your old shed kit is probably a lost cause. There are ... | |
| a branching | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: Building a new log home from one of the big log home companies, using their professional plans. Have ... A: You will probably want to do a closed cut valley; the weave style tends to cause problems. The ... | |
| a branching "Y" valley | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Building a new log home from one of the big log home companies, using their professional plans. Have ... A: That's a tough spot. I would make a copper flashing device that would cover each direction by 12" ... | |
| Rubber roof into gutter | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: An answer to yourI am installing epdm 60 mil rubber on a roof with around 1/12 or 2/12 pitch, and i ... A: Fasten the drip edge over the membrane at the edge of the roof. Use epoxy coated deck screws every ... | |
| roof vents | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: when ventalating a gable roof with drywall underneath -I understand need for ridge vent %26 soffit ... A: Kim, Usually you do the best you can on the main roof and it will normally suffice. Typically ... | |
| roofer took vents off my building | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I had a new tpo roof put on over an asphalt type flat roof a little over a year ago. The roofer ... A: Usually your insurance company will pay for the effect but not the cause; meaning that they will pay ... | |
| roofer took vents off my building | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I had a new tpo roof put on over an asphalt type flat roof a little over a year ago. The roofer ... A: Paulette, I've never been a fan of recovers; it seems backward to me to cover over a roof deck that ... | |
| ridge vents vrs. vent fans | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I live in Georgia and it is very hot at present. I am go to have a new roof put on in the next week ... A: Ridge vents are usually the best option. The electric fans only kick on when the thermostat switch ... | |
| Roof Advice | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1600 sq ft home in south florida. It has partial flat roof with asphalt material and mild ... A: Wayne, Any competent roofing contractor can install tapered insulation to your roof deck, it will ... | |
| Painting Asphalt Shingles | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: Tom, I'm writing to ask your opinion about the effectiveness of repairing the ridge caps and ... A: John, I've never coated a shingle roof; but I have seen it done on many houses. Coating over ... | |
| Re: Issues with pooling on a new tapered system flat roof. | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: Tom, I'm stuck and am having a hard time finding the right answer. My crew just installed a ... A: Greg, Flat roofs don't drain like car windshields; most flat roofs have a little residual water left ... | |
| Wind damage to Shingles | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I live in San Antonio, TX. We had a server storm a few weeks ago and I had shingles blown off the ... A: My best suggestion is to have the entire roof gone over by your roofer. He should go up and check ... | |
| Flat/Low Slope | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I purchased my 1915 Baltimore row house in 2004, so I don't know the history of its roof ... A: Deborah, Flat roofs in in really broad terms can last between 5 and 30 years; it really depends on ... | |
| Reroofing only one slope | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a two layer roof on my house in New Mexico that just took hail damage. The insurance claims ... A: David, In my experience; the insurance company will only pay to replace non damaged roof planes if ... | |
| "New" metal roof leaking, | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Two years ago I paid for a 'lifetime" roof..custom crimped at 3 times the price of standard ... A: Kristi, From here I can't really tell what is wrong or what you can specifically do to stop the ... | |
| Cool Roof | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a large room (20x40) in my house that is not insulated (to preserve aesthetics). As the sun ... A: Eve, Keep it as clean and bright as possible; I can't say for sure if it will work, the thermal gain ... | |
| ridge vents | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Tom, I had my roof replaced two years ago that included replacement of the decking. I requested that ... A: "If you see the opening at the peak and a dark black strip about 1.75"- 3" wide running along the ... | |
| ridge vents | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Tom, I had my roof replaced two years ago that included replacement of the decking. I requested that ... A: Karen, If you could see daylight you would also see rain coming in. Depending on the type of ridge ... | |
| Roofing Shingle | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: Installation question regarding asphalt shingle; do today's shingles require the removal of the ... A: Frank, The shingle package does not say to remove the cellophane. The cellophane keeps the shingles ... | |
| re-flashing and osb v. plywood | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: We're at a point where we need to replace our existing roof. The house was built in 1974 and was ... A: Emma, Re-flashing is important; any step, apron, counter and pan flashings should always be ... | |
| price of roofing material | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I had a new roof put in and had some shingles left at my house that I would like to sell but don't ... A: Save them if you have room, they need to be stored flat. Lay three bundles down in one direction, ... | |
| Brie roof | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: We are moving to Hawaii, to the rainy side of one of the islands. On the house we are preparing to ... A: Maria, I only see one photo; this site only allows one picture to be posted. I'm as far away from ... | |
| Ridge Vents | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: We are having a new roof installed on our 2-story colonial home in Chicago. It was suggested that we ... A: David, Ridge vents are usually the best option. The electric fans only kick on when the thermostat ... | |
| wordage with shingles | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: We replaced the asphalt shingles on our American Legion. We put a double layer of shingles down in ... A: Mark, I've only done this once, but here is how I did it. As the shingles were being installed I ... | |
| Composite Shakes | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: We are looking at replacing our wood shake roof with a composite. The products we are looking at ... A: I've never installed either product, so I can't say which is better. There are other experts with ... | |
| reroofing mobile home | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: i just had my mobile home roofed the roofer did not put black felt over the plywood.He just nailed ... A: Elizabeth, My answer is yes, and no. The felt provides temporary waterproofing before the shingles ... | |
| TPO roof mechanical fastners | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a JM TPO roof that is raising off with wind. I am trying to determine the standard that ... A: Scott, Those aren't recommendations, those are pretty much law. The specification and installation ... | |
| FLAT ROOF | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: Had roof over porch replaced using GAF ELK LIBERTY 2 PLY SYSTEM, LIBERTY BASE, LIBERTY CAP. The row ... A: Without being on the job I cant say why this is happening; so I'll just focus on how to fix it. ... | |
| Water on facia | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: We have a new (3yr old) Decra metal roof with a drip edge. The drip edge overlaps the inside back ... A: That sounds like a leak in the field (higher up) of the roof, not so much a problem at the drip ... | |
| Water on facia | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: We have a new (3yr old) Decra metal roof with a drip edge. The drip edge overlaps the inside back ... A: Juli, I can't tell you exactly what to do from here; but this is what I would do. Get a ladder and ... | |
| Dripping from Ceiling Vent | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I own a top floor condo in Boulder, Colorado. On and off the ceiling vent in my kitchen (right by my ... A: Ross, Multi unit dwellings typically have a multitude of systems in the top floor ceilings. ... | |
| roofing | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: my roof is leaking. the roof is a one pitch roof and it has a rubber roof on it. i don't want to put ... A: Never read answer | |
| paint a tin roof with some rust | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a sloped tin roof, ab;out 40 years old on my house in southeastern Vermont. It is fine except ... A: Buzz, Easy question for a Saturday, Scrape off the loose paint, lightly sand off the rust and apply ... | |
| Roof and Ventillation | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I am replacing my asphalt roof. Currently I have gable vents and attic fan. Should I consider ridge ... A: The ideal roof would have even continuous soffit venting at the eaves and a continuous vent at the ... | |
| roof | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: i need to shingle my roof and im able to do it myself i have only one set of shingles on there now ... A: Jason, I've never been a fan of layovers; in 14 years in business I've only done one. When you ... | |
| metal roof | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: We are building a new house and have used a metal roof. It has a vent cap on top. There are a number ... A: Shirley, There are a number of ways to go about this, I'll start with cheap and easy: Cheap and ... | |
| Partial roof replacement/ mixing materials | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: We have a south facing house and the front of the house roof has soft spots, waves and has lost as ... A: It will be a little extra work but yes you can have two different types of material on the same ... | |
| Felt - is it needed? | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I recently hired a roofing contractor to remove existing shingles and install new roofing. I assumed ... A: My answer is yes, and no. The felt provides temporary waterproofing before the shingles are ... | |
| Roofing | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I noticed a response you had to a question regarding nails backing out of shingle causing leaks. I ... A: Robert, I have had a few projects with very small planks for roof decking, 1x2, 1x3 and 1x4. ... | |
| Roof under warranty, roofer won't return calls for repairs, now major damage exists | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: Please assist me with an ongoing problem with a roofing contractor, if possible. My aunt had a roof ... A: I can answer most questions about roofing techniques and proper installation details. You are ... | |
| New Asphalt Shingle Roof Wind Damange | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a new Shingle Roof in August 2009. This weekend we had a windstorm in New York City. About 15 ... A: The cellophane keeps the shingles from sticking to each other when they are stacked together in a ... | |
| Drip edge with 1" hat/extension | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a single wide mobile home that was built in 1991 with a 3-tab shingle roof and wood siding. ... A: Jeff, Shingle need to overhang drip edges, especially on low slopes. When the shingle doesn't ... | |
| New Asphalt Shingle Roof Wind Damange | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a new Shingle Roof in August 2009. This weekend we had a windstorm in New York City. About 15 ... A: Eric, Your roofing shingles have a wind rating from the manufacturer. 1) Find the brand and style ... | |
| leaking old roof - repair or replace | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: My son and i own a house which is rented out. We are in the UK. It is a 1920s house with slates ... A: Sue, It seems as if all signs are pointing to complete replacement. If the roof has been leaking ... | |
| starter strips | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Is a starter strip necessary when using ice and water shield with architectural shingles? A: Yes you need a starter. The starter does the job at the edge of the roof that the underlying shingle ... | |
| kneewall in attic | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: On one side of my 2 story house (circa 1840)the roof sags in places over a length about 40 feet .A ... A: Bill, I'm not an engineer, and neither is the roofer you are talking to. Spend the money and get a ... | |
| sliding shingles | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: 2 years ago, I paid my neighbor to reshingle my garage. He replaced everything including the ... A: Theresa, The shingles are supposed to overhang the roof on all edges; is that what you are ... | |
| Sag in roof | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Our house is approximately 45 years old. The roof sags between the peak and the eaves, it is ... A: Matt, That I'm aware of the only way to level the roof deck is to remove the shingles and the ... | |
| condition of roof | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: We had GAF Timberline Ultra 40 roofing installed in 1994. The product is already cracking and the ... A: Yes, call the contractor that installed the roof. He will evaluate the roof and will then probably ... | |
| Gluing Old Shingles | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: What is your opinion of the effectiveness of gluing old shingles down that were lifted by wind ... A: Robert, If its just a few shingles that need some adhesive there should be no problem. You will find ... | |
| Reroofing - how many times? | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: How many times can you put asphalt shingles over the underlying plywood before you have to worry ... A: Ralph, When the roof comes off it will be plain to see if the roof deck is shot. Weak plywood will ... | |
| insulating asphalt shingles? | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Last year we replaced out roof and now doing our income taxes we note that there is a tax credit for ... A: Barbara, There are only a two 25 year shingles with Energy Star ratings; Certainteed Star White and ... | |
| ??? | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Let me give you some history first. I live in Rock Hill SC. A suburb of Charlotte NC. My home ... A: Dave, In order: 1) Metal roofing itself has no r-value; but a reflective surface will cut down on ... | |
| Shingle Roof Color Change | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: We have a black shingle roof that is only 4 years old. We would like to change it to white, a ... A: Abigail, I've never done this, but I have seen it on some commercial buildings. It looks OK; you ... | |
| metric vs standard shingles | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: We recently had standard size GAF Timberline shingles installed on our roof. Since then, we have ... A: Ralph, Call your contractor, he would have the easiest time finding you a few bundles of matching ... | |
| Reroofing - how many times? | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: How many times can you put asphalt shingles over the underlying plywood before you have to worry ... A: Ralph, The holding power of the roofing nails is completely dependent on the soundness of the ... | |
| water stain on vaulted ceiling | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: In January, 2007 we had a professional company install a new roof with standard 30 year shingles. A ... A: Bob, Without putting my eyes on it I can't give you a definitive answer. Eight feet below a ridge is ... | |
| Polaralum | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: My roofing contractor just recommended installing polaralum under my shinges instead of felt. They ... A: Danny, I have no idea if this works; I have never used it. I'm also not sure if that is a fair price ... | |
| metal roof and shingles | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: we have a lovely home with a shingled roof. We plan to build a roof over our patio. Is it possible ... A: Sunni, Yes you can very easily tie a metal roof into a shingle roof. When the roof is being ... | |
| ridge vent vs power vents | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have to replace my fifteen year old shingle roof. The house is L shaped with a 2:1 pitch. ... A: Paul, The gable vents might be hurting more than helping; go up in the attic with an incense stick. ... | |
| Frost in attic | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: Last summer I had new siding and a metal roof installed and this winter i notice a lot of frost in ... A: Brian, I dont see a question here; but I'll guess that you want to know how to stop the frost on the ... | |
| intake vents | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: We installed a ridge vent on our 90 year old home. We are now trying to figure out the intake vents ... A: Nuria, Sorry but your only option at this point is to tear into the existing roof; there are a ... | |
| Recourse for shoddy roof installation? | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Had a new roof installed in July 2009 by a company rate "A-" by the BBB. Well-known company from ... A: Jade, I don't know the laws in your state so you might want to consult a lawyer, but three attempts ... | |
| Copper Roof Colorization | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: We would like to treat a new copper roof, in northeast Ohio near Lake Erie, with the appropriate ... A: Marc, I have used products from this company before with good results: ... | |
| Need help diagnosing cause of a leak | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: First, some background: 1928 house, owned since 2000. Roof deck is 1x solid wood of varying widths, ... A: Joe, I wouldn't do the hose test just yet. The only way I can see this being settled is for you to ... | |
| Replacing felt paper when replacing shingles | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: Is it necessary to replace 11 year old 30 lb felt paper when replacing hail damaged shingles on ... A: Paul, We always remove the existing underlayment (felt), if it is left in place the installer can ... | |
| Need help diagnosing cause of a leak | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: First, some background: 1928 house, owned since 2000. Roof deck is 1x solid wood of varying widths, ... A: Joe, Even though the temps haven't been above 40 the underlayment will still perform, I'm thinking ... | |
| Repair Vent Pipe Boot Flashing | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking to repair a cracked Boot on my roof. What I'd like to do is just replace the boot part ... A: Eileen, I think this should fit the bill: ... | |
| temperature | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I live in Roanoke, Va (southwestern part of the state) what should be the temperature this time of ... A: Cecil, 35-45 degrees is warm enough to install your shingles. The only drawback to installing ... | |
| Shingle Installation | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: Tom - Does the cellophane stripping on back of the shingle need to be removed prior to installing ... A: Russ, The cellophane keeps the shingles from sticking to each other when they are stacked together ... | |
| asphalt shingles installation | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I put on a new roof 12 years ago using OC Architectural Shingles with 40 yr. warranty. This fall ... A: Meredith, 35-45 degrees is warm enough to install your shingles. The only drawback to installing ... | |
| EPDM and TPO install temp | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Our addition requires a EPDM flat roof, but the temp outside is 30 degrees. A roofer suggested ... A: Carol, I'm sorry but no; there are no other single ply black roofs that can be installed below 30. ... | |
| asphalt shingles installation | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I put on a new roof 12 years ago using OC Architectural Shingles with 40 yr. warranty. This fall ... A: Meredith, From your description I'm imagining a house that looks like Hearst Castle. The best ... | |
| overlaying roof decking | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Our house was built in 1972 and now has to have a third roof laid. Due to poor workmanship and ... A: Marcy, The holding power of the roofing nails is completely dependent on the soundness of the ... | |
| dust | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I had my house reroofed two years ago. Since the we have a black dust that seems to be seeping in ... A: Bruce, You say its dust, so I'm not thinking about mold or some type of spore. Could it be a puff ... | |
| New Roof Installed in the Winter | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: Tom, First of all thank you first you assistance. I live in Cincinnati Ohio and recently received ... A: Richard, The shingles will lay down; I promise. You wont have to wait months either; 50 degrees and ... | |
| bad roofing job | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: My roof looks worse than it did before it was replaced. The gutters are crooked and hung bad. They ... A: Laura, I cant really see much from the picture. There are a few things that you can do; first ... | |
| Downspout clogging | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a home surrounded by mature elms which drop seeds that clog my gutters.I was wondering if ... A: Michael, Sorry its taken me so long to get back with you; the holidays have me running all over the ... | |
| comparing roofing materials | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: Two reputable and recommended roofing contractors, at nearly the same price (less than 10% ... A: Brian, EasyTImberline 30 with 30# felt. Ask for six nails per shingle; you will have better ... | |
| RIDGE VENTS & TURTLE VENTS - SHOULD THEY BE INSTALLED TOGETHER? | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I am the vice-president of our condo association for a 2 bldg, 32 unit complex in Harrison Twp, MI ... A: Melinda, Usually ridge vents (coupled with vents at the eaves) should be the only vents on the roof. ... | |
| Tar & Gravel roof to Asphalt Shingle | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: We had a bad storm come through that did an extreme amount of damage to our home including the roof. ... A: Jim, You didn't say why the plywood needed to be replaced or the reason your contractor gave you for ... | |
| Replacing T-lock Shingles | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I live in a small apartment complex and we have a leak in one apartment. Assuming we locate the leak ... A: Depending on where the leak is the shingles might not have to be removed. T locks are no longer in ... | |
| Roof Vent | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a walk-in attic, unfinished. I have a roof vent on the peak of the roof, that runs almost ... A: Sheila, I have never seen this before; but I have heard about it. When its really cold and windy, ... | |
| ridge vent | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a metal building constructed of which I am making into a cabin. They used U panel on ... A: I should have explained this better, sorry. With the insulation close to the roof deck; the "attic" ... | |
| attic roof nails sweating | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: i have a small area of attic which was convertd into a small office space and notice during the cold ... A: Tim, I don't have a clear picture of this converted space in my head; but it sounds like there is a ... | |
| Roof getting wet before completion | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I am getting my roof replaced and they ran out of shingles late in the day. It snowed (Birmingham, ... A: Ebb, Everything should be fine; you might want to ask that if the exposed paper/felt is wrinkled ... | |
| 3/12 roof -- Ridge vent or other solution? | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: VENTING - WHAT TO DO?? I've included some info about our house below, for reference. Here's our ... A: Meredith, I have installed miles of ridge vent on 3/12 and I have never ever had a problem. Block ... | |
| Perforated soffit - how to calculate net free area | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I do not know the manufacturer of our perforated soffit material, so I cannot look up the stats on ... A: Meredith, I've been thinking of a way for you to calculate this. You could block off a 1 sq" area, ... | |
| new roof | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Tom, Thank you for your quick response. I realize I did not actually ask a question. The following ... A: Dedra, Yes and no; if the shingles are a heavy architectural grade then yes; they could still be a ... | |
| New roof | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I had a new roof installed on Nov. 13th. I live near Atlanta, Ga. The day they put the roof on, it ... A: Dedra, I don't really see a question here: It sounds like a lot of the people involved think the ... | |
| Earthtone Cedar shingles | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me who is the manufacturer of the Earthtone Cedar shingle? The only other info I have ... A: Gloria, Shingle manufacturers will give different names to the same colors of shingle depending on ... | |
| New roof | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: Just had a new roof installed along with a ridge vent. The temperature was around 60 F when they ... A: Gary, The heavier architectural shingles will take some time to lay down; usually full sun and 60 ... | |
| Plumbing vent in flat roof | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Part of my house has a flat roof with a plumbing vent. My father, an expert roofer recently past ... A: Shelby, Sorry to hear about your father. I'll try my best to talk you through this. Rubber roofs ... | |
| Water on fascia (with gutter) during rain | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: If the water drips on some areas of the fascia (with 6-in. width gutter) when it rains, where is the ... A: Ann, This can have two causes; both of them are roof related. 1) The roof might not have adequate ... | |
| starter strip | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I am currently having my roof replaced by a local contractor. It was brought to my attention by my ... A: Eileen, The starter shingle is installed to cover the joints where two shingles come together. On ... | |
| Ceiling leak | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: For the fourth year in a row, in the exact same spot, a wet area is forming on my first floor ... A: Cut out the ceiling and leave it out, that way you might get a better sense of the type of leak you ... | |
| Ceiling leak | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: For the fourth year in a row, in the exact same spot, a wet area is forming on my first floor ... A: Dee, I have had a few of these over the years. Its almost impossible for me to figure it out without ... | |
| roofing, ondura | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Is ondura (or fiber/asphalt)a good idea for a roof over. My roof is over 15 years old and I want to ... A: I've never installed Ondura; but I've torn it off before. It seems to be a heavy asphalt impregnated ... | |
| Installation of pipe flashings for shingle roof | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: How is the metal flange on a pipe flashing that is exposed over the top of the shingle on the down ... A: Jack, Most of the time you don't need any exposed fasteners, any nails through the collar should be ... | |
| Venting through ridge vent | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I would like to vent the bathroom fan and dryer out through the ridge vent in our roof. It will be a ... A: Ian, Each bath/dryer fan should have a separate sealed port to the outside. Just aiming the hose ... | |
| Roofing | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have two estimates for two flat roofs. one on extension to garage and one over car port. one ... A: Joseph, Each material is meant for different situations, so Im a little confused. Liberty is ... | |
| roof | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: the house is a shaley style . the roof is framed with 3x6 every two feet with 2x6 tung and grove ... A: Richard, Ive only done one project like this. This was the material we used, it has plywood bonded ... | |
| Rain Noise on EPDM roofing | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a rubber roof which produces too much noise inside the house when it rains. The roof was ... A: Lincoln, You didn't mention what type of roof you had before so I'll assume it was a similar ... | |
| tar paper | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: What are the lines on tar paper to be used for? I have helped on a few roofs for friends and no one ... A: Andrew, The lines aren't really used by steep slope (shingle) roofers. When drying in the roof the ... | |
| Importance of complying w/ASTM 3462 standards? | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: Please, my homework for this roofing job causes me to request compliance w/ the ASTM 3462 standards ... A: Martha, 1) I would be surprised if you found a shingle that didn't comply with ASTM d3462. Secondly ... | |
| Roof Shingle step flashing | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have inspected a three tab shingle roof installed on my in-laws new Northwest Wisconsin home. ... A: Fred, Where a shingle roof meets a wall or other vertical area there should be step flashing ... | |
| Timberline High Def Prestique 30 | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: My roof was just done (complete tear-off) with Timberline hd 30 charcoal shingles. I noticed after ... A: Mike, Charging for things that are not installed or provided is not a common industry practice. ... | |
| Slate Roof Repair | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I’d like to get your opinion on a roof repair of my residential home. I recently hired a licensed ... A: Sam, Glad some of the repairs were fixed. In order: 1) Slate hooks; lots of people will continue to ... | |
| Roof-Shingles, venting, flat roof, contactor | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: 1. I live in Toronto in a small brick Post-WWII style bungalow that faces south, 20X40' in size with ... A: Chris, Flat Roof: I have never had one of my roofs (TPO or EPDM) eaten by an animal. TPO and EPDM ... | |
| Tar Paper | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: We are building a new home and my contractor put tar paper on our roof and the day after it started ... A: Christina, Not too much to worry about; they should stop the water from coming though. OSB can ... | |
| Roof-Shingles, venting, flat roof, contactor | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: 1. I live in Toronto in a small brick Post-WWII style bungalow that faces south, 20X40' in size with ... A: Chris, It seems the more estimates a person gets the more convoluted the whole thing becomes. I will ... | |
| Installing a drip edge | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I just had my roofing contractor walk off my roofing job after it failed the inspection for lacking ... A: Bill, Fasten the drip edge on the roof side only; not on the face. One nail or screw per 10 to 12" ... | |
| ridge vent installation | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: 2 months ago I had a new shingle roof installed. Previously we had electric turbines yet this ... A: Betsy, There could be many reasons why the decking is cut back only on one side. Judging solely on ... | |
| roofing contract | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I signed a roofing contract to tear off my roof and replace with new Owens Corning shingles. My ... A: Ned, In order: Tear Off Charges: Unless your contract has a contingency fee written into it ... | |
| roofing options | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a tar and gravel roof. It is 17 years old and leaks here and there every year. I decided to ... A: Jaff, I would install the TPO. Modified Bitumen: Sometime referred to as "Torch Down" this ... | |
| types of shingles | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I understand that there are 3 kinds of shingles...basic, architectural and hi-end architectural. ... A: Better shingles last longer, sometimes look better and are usually better for the environment. Read ... | |
| Roofing material for flat roof deck over heated space | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a small roof deck (18x7.5) over heated living space. Unfortunately the deck has no slope and ... A: Thomas, I don't know if carpet is the best way to go. Here is what I would do: 1) You can add ... | |
| manufactured home roof | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: We have a 1999 double wide home, can we install a ridge line vent,The other vents[factory] are ... A: William, I'm not really familiar with this type of construction. But a ridge vent should be ... | |
| ridge vents and power attic vents | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: We added ridge vents with the new roof shingles and left the mounted power attic vents in place and ... A: Lynn, In most cases ridge vent and attic fans shouldn't be used together. This may shed some light ... | |
| flashing | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: When an handyman checked out my roof to see where a squirrel may have entered, he found that the ... A: Again; any qualified roofer can fabricate metal to close the opening in your facia/soffit assembly. ... | |
| gutter drainage | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: We live in Southern Ontario in a bungalow about 20yrs. old. The roof has asphalt shingles and ... A: Penny, For the most part you have answered your own questions. You can check a few things first ... | |
| flashing | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: When an handyman checked out my roof to see where a squirrel may have entered, he found that the ... A: Amanda, I'm sorry but I have never heard of these terms the handymen have given you. Any qualified ... | |
| peeling galvanized roof | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Tom, I have asked several experts about this problem, my metal roof was painted with latex paint on ... A: It sounds like you are using the wrong kind of paint. If the roof is from 1939 its probably Terne. ... | |
| Gable Vent | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I am adding an addition too an existing structure. It will have a new ridge line 3 feet below the ... A: Kevin, Where I live we must keep wall penetrations at least 12" off of the roof deck. I have no ... | |
| Help | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: please tell me how to get black tar of my sheet rock wall. Someone put it on to hold the mirror up A: Gail, This really isn't a roofing problem but I'll try to answer this for you. I have had spills and ... | |
| Metal roofing ridge vent | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: We've put up a standing seam metal roof on our new garage, and now we're ready to put the ridge vent ... A: Mary, In order: 1) Ridge metal overlap: you should lap your pieces by two to three inches; it's not ... | |
| water and ice | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: We have recently obtained estimates for a roof replacement, and I am confused that the estimates ... A: Janise, Ice and water shield should be installed to reach a minimum of 24" inside the warm wall of ... | |
| Cracked Shingles | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: Hey Tom, I'm a realtor in Mpls, MN and had an inspection yesterday on a 30 year warranted ... A: Shingles crack for lots of reasons; age, structural movement, assembly defects, roof deck insulation ... | |
| Cracked Shingles | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: Hey Tom, I'm a realtor in Mpls, MN and had an inspection yesterday on a 30 year warranted ... A: Kim, I have seen these types of cracks before. This is what should happen; 1) The current Owner ... | |
| Black Streaks on Roof | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: My house is about 8 years old, I have noticed my roof has like black (dark) streaks running down the ... A: Cecilia, What you have is algae; there are a few ways to deal with it. The reason your house has ... | |
| drip edge & working on high slopes | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have two questions: 1) I installed a new roof on my house and the aluminum drip edge is buckling. ... A: Thomas, In order: 1) drip edge should be nailed on the roof side only, every 8"-10" with roofing ... | |
| asphalt roofing | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Tom I have a gable roof with 43 squares. The pitch is 5/12 except for a flatter 7 square portion ... A: Low slope roof gets installed first, the self adhered membrane should extend up steep slope 18" or ... | |
| diamond-shaped shingles? | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: We have a '26 bungalow that needs a new roof, and I would love to get diamond-shaped shingles ... A: Janine, From what I have learned about the shingles you are looking for is that they are made only ... | |
| weight bearing | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: My customer wants to upgrade to a Lifetime shingle from a 30 yr Arch. I need to know if he will need ... A: Marty, If you follow local building codes for normal loads you probably won't have to compensate for ... | |
| asphalt roofing | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Tom I have a gable roof with 43 squares. The pitch is 5/12 except for a flatter 7 square portion ... A: Peter, Certainteed has a great low slope alternative ... | |
| Roofing | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: My roofing contractor did not remove the old nails from tearing off the two old shingle layers ... A: Yes and no; if the old nails were driven down flat with the roof deck everything should be ok. When ... | |
| Leaking cape-cod roof | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I keep getting water in the attic below the window. It seemed to come from the roof at the bottom ... A: Yes; any re-roofing project should entail replacing and correcting any condition that would allow ... | |
| leak by vent | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: We have a typical ranch home regular roof nothing fancy. We have a leak by the vent when we had new ... A: If you are comfortable with a hammer, flat bar and a utility knife you can probably do this on your ... | |
| Leaking cape-cod roof | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I keep getting water in the attic below the window. It seemed to come from the roof at the bottom ... A: I can't see from the picture but you should check something. Pull back the J-channel (the vinyl ... | |
| Slate Roof Repair | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I’d like to get your opinion on a roof repair of my residential home. I recently hired a licensed ... A: Sam, I cant see much from the picture you attached. I'll address these in order: Large holes packed ... | |
| hidden gutter | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: my cedar shake roof has been removed and resheeted with 1/2" sheathing,over strapping and bottom 3' ... A: Harry, Most EPDM and single ply membrane manuals state that the roof must be substantially dry ... | |
| standing seam metal roofing around skylights | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a small new construction bathroom that I am applying standing seam roofing on and it has six ... A: Clay, Hopefully you haven't ordered the skylights yet because this is your chance to make this a ... | |
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Tom Petrilli
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Expertise
I can answer questions about residential and light commercial roofing. I really enjoy solving complicated problems. My expertise is in shingle, slate and traditional metals (copper, lead, terne, stainless) as well as single ply low slope roofing. I have also installed a considerable amount of synthetic slate.
Experience
I have been a roofer for 21 years, I've owned my own company for the past 13.
Organizations
The National Roofing Contractors Assoc and Virginia Association of Roofing Contractors
Education/Credentials
I have attended numerous manufacturer training programs as well as sought out experts in specialized work for instruction.
Awards and Honors
A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, A rating from Angies List, highest mark for quality and value from the Washington Consumer Checkbook
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