| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Condensation in Attic | 11/19/2009 |
Q: Prior to purchasing our home in NE Ohio, mold was found in attic. The mold was medigated and the ...
A: Without being able to physically see and inspect your house, it is difficult to try and figure out ...
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| ridge vent | 11/15/2009 |
Q: We had our roof replaced this year and had a ridge vent installed for the first time. The roofer ...
A: NO. Holy Moly that was easy. Just my British sense of humor. Seriously though. Providing the ...
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| clearing out clogged gable vents | 11/13/2009 |
Q: We realized that the mold starting on the inside of the plywood sheathing of our attic is due to the ...
A: I'm not sure I fully understand your problem. Normally, with gable vents, they are quite accessible ...
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| Dormer valley flashing | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Can you please show me how to form the termination of the valley flashing of a dormer with a 600mm ...
A: I am sorry to say that I really can't figure out how to best approach your situation. Without being ...
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| Roof Inspection | 11/9/2009 |
Q: We are selling our house. The home inspector for the buyer stated that he saw shingles ...
A: Who you gonna call? Roofbusters of course.......Seriously though, unless your manufacturer was one ...
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| gaf ridge vent | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Should all homes have the ridge vent installed? Littleton Colorado, Jefferson county My home does ...
A: In my opinion, Yes. I believe, as do many others in the trade, that ridge vents are by far the best ...
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| metal roofing | 11/5/2009 |
Q: just built home now 2yrs old, no venting was installed due to interior ceilings not completed.now ...
A: I prefer and usually recommend ridge venting with soffit vents. The rule of thumb is one square foot ...
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| 110 mph shingles | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My home is in central Arkansas where we often see videos of tornado damage, usually complete ...
A: Simple answer. "YES". If there is a chance of a near miss or high winds of over 60mph, I would ...
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| Installing soffit vents | 11/1/2009 |
Q: We moved to Northern New York about 1 1/2 years ago. We bought a house built in 1969, but with a ...
A: Just happened to be online this morning. Sounds like you could use some more insulation. I think the ...
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| new timberline shingle roof | 11/1/2009 |
Q: Just had a slate roof remove and timberline shingles installed. When job was completed it was ...
A: Do not pay anything yet. As I am in Panama, Central America, I can't say who you would contact in ...
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| new timberline shingle roof | 10/31/2009 |
Q: Just had a slate roof remove and timberline shingles installed. When job was completed it was ...
A: I have had this question many times in the past and the simple answer is: "There is no excuse for ...
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| Timberline hd shingle- application | 10/31/2009 |
Q: "My house was just re-roofed (tear-off)with Timberline high definition prestique 30 shingles, ...
A: If you are talking about the distance variation from row to row, providing the upper shingle ...
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| Replace Roof | 10/30/2009 |
Q: My roof had damage on one side that leaks into the attic and a roofer came yesterday and finished ...
A: Simple answer.........NO. What can I say after the fact? That does not make any sense at all. ...
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| soffit ventilation | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I want to replace the soffit ventilation on my 40-year-old house. The current vents are mesh, with ...
A: How about using this type of vent? They are for A/C returns but do come in many sizes. Perhaps you ...
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| soffit ventilation | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I want to replace the soffit ventilation on my 40-year-old house. The current vents are mesh, with ...
A: I would suggest that you buy enough strong wire mesh to cut to size and replace the existing. I know ...
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| Vented drip edge | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I have eaves with finished wood on the underside of the soffits. When I had a re-roof job done last ...
A: I have a similar problem with my house. The metal roof panels extend to the front edge of the ...
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| chimney flashing on metal ribbed roof | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I'm installing a chimney kit for my woodstove up through my ribbed metal roof. It looks like the ...
A: Unfortunately, I have never had experience with installing chimneys on metal roofs. However, my ...
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| replace ridge vent | 10/22/2009 |
Q: My home is 3 yrs old. Ridge vent put on improperly. I want to hire a roofer to put on new Shingle ...
A: Personally, I don't have any good reports of the Shingle vent type of installation. A few people who ...
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| chimney leak | 10/21/2009 |
Q: chimney about 30 yr. old. use non vented propane gas logs. 09 sept. bad suttty smell fro ...
A: I'm not sue I understand the problem. If the fireplace is non vented it should not require a ...
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| attic ventilation | 10/20/2009 |
Q: We recently had our roof replaced due to hail damage. In addition to the hail damage, we had been ...
A: Good attic ventilation is a very important factor that often is not addressed. In my opinion ridge ...
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| Sheathing Gap | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I recently had a complete tear off done that required all new sheathing. From within my attic ...
A: 1 1/2" - 2" gaps in the sheathing should not be a problem although it is a little more than usual. ...
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| ridgevents | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I recently installed a Trimline ridge vent and have had major problems associated with very high ...
A: Although I am not familiar with Trimline ridge venting systems, after a bit of research, I found ...
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| Shake roof | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I would like to know the best solution for keeping mold out of a shake roof. I would also like to ...
A: I assume you mean keeping mold out of the attic space and not the outside of the roof? In which ...
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| flashing | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Just had our roof redone because of wind damage and hail. The roofers put up galvanized drip ...
A: Changing the drip edge after the fact is not impossible but very difficult. The layers of shingles ...
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| Ridge vent v.s. roof vent on roof with steep pitch | 10/15/2009 |
Q: We have a victorian style colonial with a steep roof and gables in the front. It desparately needs ...
A: First of all, the rule of thumb is that for every 150 square feet of attic space, you need 1 s/f of ...
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| WhirlyBirds | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I live in a costal Perth suburb where it can get very windy. I have two whirlybirds on the roof. The ...
A: Most people I know that have whirly birds simply use trash bags and tie them round the vents. I am ...
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| roof ridge vent | 9/9/2009 |
Q: When Our new roof was installed, my husband had a roof ridge vent installed as well. Now everytime I ...
A: I can't quite understand how this happened. All ridge vents I have seen and used are tiny slots or ...
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| Sunroom Water Leaks | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I had a Sunroom installed in May 2003. Ever since, we have experienced leaks in the top of the ...
A: If you are pretty reasonably sure the leaks are between the house and the sun room roof then I don't ...
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| Sunroom Water Leaks | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I had a Sunroom installed in May 2003. Ever since, we have experienced leaks in the top of the ...
A: Would you be kind enough to send me either a picture of the roof or a detailed description of what ...
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| rake drip edge failure | 9/6/2009 |
Q: My 3-tab roof is 12 years old and the gable ends are sagging and the wood is rotten. The metal rake ...
A: I don't believe my eyes !!!!! What it looks like has happened is that water has got under the drip ...
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| rain diverter installed incorrectly on architectural shigles | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I had a so-called expert handyman install a rain diverter on my house with 1 year old ...
A: It is a bit after the fact now but here is a site to show how it should have been done: ...
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| rusted roof | 9/5/2009 |
Q: i just moved to a mobile home that has a galvaninized roof and want to seal it but it has rust on it ...
A: Your best course of action would be to try and sand down the rusty areas and then use a rust ...
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| box vents | 9/4/2009 |
Q: We have interviewed 3 roofers about a new roof. Two have suggested we instal ridge and soffit vents. ...
A: If there really isn't enough room to get vents into the soffit area, you may be able to install ...
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| exhaust vent | 9/3/2009 |
Q: A couple of questions on venting kitchen exhaust. We have ventilated soffits and my kitchen exhaust ...
A: I am pretty sure if the air coming out of the vent is not directed at any part of the roof decking, ...
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| Ice & water sheathing | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I would like to ask about ice sheathing under shingles.Is that a good idea to place ice sheathing on ...
A: I believe in this case, more is better. Depending on the latitude one or two three foot runs across ...
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| asphalt shingles | 9/1/2009 |
Q: We live in a house that is 3 years old. This weekend we were cleaning our gutters, and noticed a lot ...
A: It is possible that you did get some shoddy shingles and as far as I know, there is not a brand name ...
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| Can ridge vents increase home humidity levels? | 9/1/2009 |
Q: In 2000, we put a new roof on the house. The roofer replaced our ridgevents and cut the slit in the ...
A: Always a possibility. Some times the nails holding down the vent can work loose and allow a small ...
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| Do soffit vents need screens? | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I've been trying to solve a problem in my old house. It is a 1920s one-and-a-half storey with a hip ...
A: It may be impossible to attach screen from inside as there may not be enough space. One option may ...
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| Do soffit vents need screens? | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I've been trying to solve a problem in my old house. It is a 1920s one-and-a-half storey with a hip ...
A: Yes indeed they do. I can't understand why the contractor did not do it when installing the vents. ...
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| Can ridge vents increase home humidity levels? | 9/1/2009 |
Q: In 2000, we put a new roof on the house. The roofer replaced our ridgevents and cut the slit in the ...
A: If the ridge vents are leaking and allowing ants to infiltrate the attic space, something is ...
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| Water leak into flue | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Michael, Recently I removed an oil fired range from the kitchen. I had to use an angle grinder to ...
A: Without being able to carry out an inspection myself, it is difficult to try and figure out where ...
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| Gable vs Soffit Vents | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I actually have two questions, if you dont' mind. Both are regarding my 1945 single-story located in ...
A: That is a good possibility if there is minimal space between the ceiling and the roof deck. If you ...
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| Gable vs Soffit Vents | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I actually have two questions, if you dont' mind. Both are regarding my 1945 single-story located in ...
A: As I lived in southern states (CA-FL-GA and Bahamas) I can understand you fully. You are quite ...
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| Best roof against strong winds | 8/30/2009 |
Q: i am an architecture student in a state university in Manila. i would like to ask what is the best ...
A: I really don't have any idea what type of roof would be best in the Philippines. What ever is used ...
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| asphalt shingles | 8/30/2009 |
Q: We live in a house that is 3 years old. This weekend we were cleaning our gutters, and noticed a lot ...
A: What you are seeing in the gutter is normal. The granules will continue to come off and get washed ...
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| ridge line vent | 8/29/2009 |
Q: How hard/expensive is it to install a ridge line vent if you're not replacing the roof? Our roof is ...
A: It is not at all hard to install a ridge vent if you have the tools. However, to improve ventilation ...
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| Gable vs Soffit Vents | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I actually have two questions, if you dont' mind. Both are regarding my 1945 single-story located in ...
A: A ridge vent on it's own will serve very little purpose. Soffit vents are a must to allow cooler ...
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| Removing latex paint from asphalt shingled roof? | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I recently had some work done at my home and it included the garage being painted yellow. When the ...
A: My first choice would be to get the painters to remove it as they either did not think or bother to ...
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| tar residue on shingles | 8/26/2009 |
Q: We have shingles installed only on bottom portion of roof then it rained. I am finding some tar ...
A: I was not aware that you were doing the job yourself. In that case I am not sure what to say. It may ...
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| tar residue on shingles | 8/26/2009 |
Q: We have shingles installed only on bottom portion of roof then it rained. I am finding some tar ...
A: As far as I know, there is no reason that tar should get on to new shingles from an unfinished job. ...
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| attic fans and venting | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have ridge vent, and there are some narrow slots under the eaves (are these vents?) A contractor ...
A: As I don't know where you live I would have to say at least a rating of R.30 insulation. Or in ...
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| attic fans and venting | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have ridge vent, and there are some narrow slots under the eaves (are these vents?) A contractor ...
A: The slots under the eaves are 99% guaranteed to be vents and these do need to be inspected from time ...
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| Re: New roof costs | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I am having a new roof put on my 16 year old home and it is 2,500 sq ft with high pitch. I will be ...
A: Simple answer for you......."NO". Cost depends so much on where you live, which contractor you are ...
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| Hail damage | 8/22/2009 |
Q: We recently had a hail storm and my insurance company is allowing replacement of the north side roof ...
A: The only way to really tell if they will match is to try and get a sample to compare. You may be ...
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| Roof felt | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I currently have 15lb felt on my roof. My insurance company is paying for my roof to be changed due ...
A: It should be perfectly O.K. to lay new 30# felt over the 15# providing any protruding ...
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| Ridge ventilation for asphalt shingle roofs | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I just finished speaking with a salesman from a local roofing company who during his pitch told me ...
A: In my humble experience, ridge vents are by far the best way to exhaust hot air from an attic, ...
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| Garage vent removed by roofer | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 2-car detached garage with a 4-side peaked roof that I having re-roofed. (This is in ...
A: The roofers should have asked you if you wanted the vents replaced or not. If yes, then they should ...
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| Footfalls | 8/15/2009 |
Q: After a recent hail storm, I asked for an adjuster to view the new asphalt shingles on our home. ...
A: This is a fairly common problem when roofers do not pick up their feet. It is usually caused by ...
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| Attic Ventilation | 8/14/2009 |
Q: We're in the process of trying to hire a contractor to replace a roof that had hail damage. ...
A: Small world Sharon. I used to live in Woodbine, off Harriets Bluff, and still have a rental house in ...
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| moisture problem after deredo | 8/13/2009 |
Q: We were hit by a super-tornado the Friday before mothers day. Even though our roof looked OK I had ...
A: It sounds to me like you have a "Damp-in-the-attic" problem. Although the roof leaks may have been ...
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| gutter apron (gutter flashing) | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 4/12 hip roof with asphalt shingles, my roofers have promised to install a metal drip edge ...
A: You would either use a gutter apron or drip edge but it is not necessary to use both. The gutter ...
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| Roof Caps | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I am planning two bathroom remodeling jobs in my home . Both need much improved ventilation . ...
A: Although I am not familiar with roof caps, here is a web site that shows them in different sizes. I ...
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| attic heat | 8/11/2009 |
Q: At what temperature does an attic become too hot? I am concerned that the heat of our attic (120 ...
A: You have basically answered your own question. If the soffit vents are being obstructed by blown in ...
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| roof vent | 8/10/2009 |
Q: Can you install a power vent when you have a ridge vent on the roof.would you need to close the ...
A: It should be O.K. to install a power vent and leave the ridge vent in place providing there is ...
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| Capecod ventilation | 8/10/2009 |
Q: Our 59 year old,cape cod home has a kneewall area behind one bedroom that is accessible and has ...
A: I would rather not try and fumble around in the dark and answer your question. May I respectfully ...
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| Replacing shingle rood on Ranch Style | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I am a 60-yr-old full-time student, working on a Bachelors to get me through the golden year. I ...
A: I can't say when the cheapest time to replace a roof would be but Spring or Summer would be when to ...
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| leak in a roof | 8/8/2009 |
Q: hey,michael i am having a problem with a ...
A: I can't understand how you can have leaks from nail holes whether old or new. How come you have ...
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| Negative comments on ridge vents | 8/1/2009 |
Q: Michael, I noticed in some of your postings you have referenced the web site ...
A: I think that particular site may have been simply promoting their products. I firmly believe in ...
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| Rust (?) stains on fascia | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I've been getting streaks on my fascia for about 6-8 months. Initially thought they were just ...
A: Although it is possible, it is unlikely to be the ridge vent itself as they are almost always ...
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| new shingles over old felt paper | 7/29/2009 |
Q: We hired a roofing company to put on our new roof which was to include new 15 lb felt paper. To our ...
A: What can I say. As you have already paid your only course of action is to either go to small claims ...
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| Black Shingles | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I just had a new roof done with black shingles. Contractor said it would not attract heat and ...
A: Ask yourself this"Why are all solar panels black?" Answer: "Because they attract more sunlight being ...
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| new shingles over old felt paper | 7/28/2009 |
Q: We hired a roofing company to put on our new roof which was to include new 15 lb felt paper. To our ...
A: This should not have happened and part of the problem is the home owner. No disrespect to you but ...
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| attic vent ac | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I have an all electric home. The attic is vented on all 4 sides. In the ac closet there is a vent ...
A: I have no idea! I can't imagine it would be pulling air in from outside. I assume there is a grill ...
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| Plywood sheathing | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I plan to replace the roofing on a small shed (roughly 5'x8' on each side)--replacing wood shingles ...
A: I'll do my best to answer all your concerns. I'll copy your message here and split it up to answer. ...
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| cleaning | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I have a light gray asphalt shingle roof. It has blackish streaks on it like what you might see on ...
A: In all likelihood, the black streaks you’re looking at are a kind of algae. You can be certain it’s ...
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| Plywood sheathing | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I plan to replace the roofing on a small shed (roughly 5'x8' on each side)--replacing wood shingles ...
A: Definitely 1/2" plywood. Actually it is 7/16". You could also use OSB which may be a little less ...
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| roofing repair and safety | 7/24/2009 |
Q: A few weeks ago I was watching a painter nail a 2x4 into an asphalt roof to stand on. After doing ...
A: I assume you mean an asphalt shingle roof? Option (1). If so, the best way to patch it is to ...
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| Garage Roof | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I am preparing to roof my garage this fall, it is a 1 car garage. My first question is how to ...
A: One square (100sf) of shingles usually equals three bundles. Therefore, if your roof is 25 x 10 on ...
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| Ridge ventilation | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I see some other questions about ridge ventilation, and have tried to review them, but I still have ...
A: I can't offer any for's or against's for painting the shingles as i have never done it or heard of ...
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| Ridge ventilation | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I see some other questions about ridge ventilation, and have tried to review them, but I still have ...
A: Although Cor-a-vent X:5 is new to me, after a little research, it seems like a reasonably good ...
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| Stapling of Roofing shingles | 7/20/2009 |
Q: A client of maine has moved into a house that has the roofing shingles stapled to the plywood, circa ...
A: There is only one way that I know of to try and save the shingles. The glue line would have to be ...
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| Cobra III ridge vents: proper installation | 7/19/2009 |
Q: Recently had a GAF Timberline roof installed with the Cobra ridge vent. Two questions: From inside ...
A: With regard to your first question, it is possible that the installers calculated how much venting ...
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| Attic ventilation/whole house fan | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have a two-story house with approximately 1,200 sf on the second floor. The master bedroom has a ...
A: I understand your concerns and, under the circumstances, I would suggest your seek professional ...
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| roof leaks | 7/16/2009 |
Q: My question relates to a flat roof on a 2400 sq ft commercial bldg. Bldg is 30 years old and has ...
A: To be perfectly honest with you, I don't have a clue how to address this issue. What you have is a ...
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| drip edge | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I just install a asphalt shingles on 8 X12 storage building. I installed a drip edge and felt ...
A: You should be fine. The bottom edges should have 1/2" overhang and the sides can be flush. The only ...
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| Multiple Roofing Questions | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I'm getting a new roof because of hail damage. I live in a 1998 built ranch home - don't know the ...
A: I hope I'm not too late answering your questions as it takes a while to get to me here in Panama. ...
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| Attic ventilation/whole house fan | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have a two-story house with approximately 1,200 sf on the second floor. The master bedroom has a ...
A: As far as I know, a whole house fan is mounted in the ceiling and gets it's air from within the ...
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| Shingles | 7/14/2009 |
Q: What is the difference between architectural and dimensional shingles. How would you rank Owens ...
A: As far as I know there is no difference between the two shingles. Just a different way of describing ...
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| ROOF TAR PAPER -RAIN | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I RECENTLY STARTED INSTALLING ROOF TAR TO MY GARAGE AND MADE SURE THAT THE PAPER WAS FLAT WITH NOT ...
A: Not a problem. What always happens is that the tar paper will have bumps and bulges in it when wet. ...
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| Drilling into eaves for venting | 7/9/2009 |
Q: Michael, Currently I have 3 vent holes that are drilled on each eaves wood block. The trusses on ...
A: First of all, whatever you do to the blocking between trusses will not affect the integrity of the ...
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| Asphalt shingles | 7/6/2009 |
Q: we just re roofed using a licensed contractor. Our contract states "Certainteed 30 yrs architect ...
A: Holy pig roasting on a Sunday morning Virginia. I guess we are now officially internet dating. LOL. ...
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| Asphalt shingles | 7/6/2009 |
Q: we just re roofed using a licensed contractor. Our contract states "Certainteed 30 yrs architect ...
A: I just happened to be on my computer and can certainly comment on your question. This sort of thing ...
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| Patch roof with different shingles? | 7/6/2009 |
Q: We have some hail damage on our roof. Our adjuster/insurance company has given us money to replace ...
A: With the utmost respect, this is a tough question to ask. Why? Because it puts me, or any other ...
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| Fiberglass Composite Ribbed Panels | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have several barns and sheds to build and roof. I have an opportunity to purchase what they call ...
A: To be perfectly honest, I have no clue what this product might be. However, I think it may be a ...
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| small 2 in. drill size hole in 5 year old roof | 7/5/2009 |
Q: Contractors working on my home accidentally drilled a small hole in my roof, went straight throught ...
A: A thin metal plate over the hole should be fine as long as they caulk under it and all round the ...
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| california weave valleys | 7/4/2009 |
Q: Is a California weave valley good in Wisconsin and are metal underliners necessary? I was told that ...
A: I have always insisted that woven valleys are far better than cut shingles if installed correctly. I ...
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| roof venting | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I live in middle Georgia area and am replacing entire roof on 2 story home with architectural ...
A: I don't think anything would be compromised as the out side air may be 90 degrees but the air inside ...
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| roof venting | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I live in middle Georgia area and am replacing entire roof on 2 story home with architectural ...
A: I am a great believer in ridge venting as it is the highest point on the roof especially with the ...
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| Roof Coating | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have a flat rubber roof about 500 s.f. I had a company put on a Silver Coating. What concerns me ...
A: I can't see the job either and you are a whole lot closer than I am here in Central America. I ...
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| Roof Coating | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have a flat rubber roof about 500 s.f. I had a company put on a Silver Coating. What concerns me ...
A: Is this going on now? If so, is it possible they are cleaning the roof before applying the coating? ...
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| Attic venting | 7/2/2009 |
Q: Hey Michael, Is it possible to have too much venting in the attic? Would I encounter issues such as ...
A: Normally, the ratio is for every 150 square feet of attic you need one square foot of vent. However, ...
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| roof over dble wide | 7/2/2009 |
Q: i have a 15 yr old dbl wide catheral ceiling.I have to replace shingles.Can i put 2 layers on or ...
A: There should be no problem putting another layer of shingles on the roof. One thing to consider is ...
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| Waivy Roof | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My roof on my lake house is looking waivy and uneven, the house is 36 years old and only used in the ...
A: I would suspect that what has happened is the roof decking, whether it be plywood or OSB, has got ...
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| asphalt roofing | 6/29/2009 |
Q: why do I have water dripping down behind the metal drip edge on edge of roof after a new roof was ...
A: If this is when it rains it could be because there is no starter row of shingles over the drip edge. ...
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| FRONT DOOR DIVERTER | 6/29/2009 |
Q: MY FRONT DOOR DIVERTER THAT IS ANGLED DOWNWARD ON BOTH SIDE WITH A MIDDLE STRAIGHT 5-6 FOOT PIECE IS ...
A: I thought my answer was quite clear. "Any water diverter should not allow water to pool. It is ...
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| Roof vents | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I own a ranch home in Milwaukee,WI, with a hip roof. Do you recommend slant back roof vents over a ...
A: Personally, I have always used ridge venting assuming that hot air rises and if it is vented out ...
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| overhang | 6/28/2009 |
Q: im trying to extend a overhang on the side of a 20 by 12 sunroom. how do i go about doing that?
A: Without being able to see your situation, it is hard for me to advise on the best method. However, ...
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| Shingle Roof Replacement | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I have a Hail damaged roof and need full replacement. A my Insurance Co. has already given me the ...
A: You could try your local BBB or ask the company for references and do a thorough check on them. ...
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| Calculating length of ridge vent needed vs Power vent | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I am taking bids on a new roof for a ranch house with a hip roof. The house is in NE Ohio. The roof ...
A: As a rule of thumb 10 square feet of venting per 1000 square feet of attic area minimum. 50% at the ...
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| Flashing when adding a second layer | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I have a cape cod with dormers. I want to add a second layer of shingles to a 20yr old roof. The old ...
A: Not knowing what the dormer walls are made out of, it is difficult for me to make suggestions. ...
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| Attic Venting | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have read that a 1:150 free air vent ratio is considered code in many places. I am in NE Kansas ...
A: If one thinks about it......What does hot air do?.....It rises. No matter what anyone else says ...
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| Cathedral ceiling moisture issues | 6/26/2009 |
Q: My husband and I recently purchased a house with cathedral ceilings and no attic. One week after ...
A: After looking at most of the pictures on Flickr I am totally at a loss to figure out what the ...
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| Attic Venting | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have read that a 1:150 free air vent ratio is considered code in many places. I am in NE Kansas ...
A: I have always been of the opinion that you can't have too much ridge vent. It can only allow as much ...
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| Shingle overhang into rain gutter | 6/26/2009 |
Q: When the previous owner reshingled they extended the first row of shingles over the original layer. ...
A: You should be fine to cut he shingles back a little. It all depends on the slope of your roof and ...
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| Attic ventilation. | 6/25/2009 |
Q: Fairly new home (4 years old in Michigan) and we have a problem with the temperature. The alarm ...
A: If you are referring to power vents as non-motor driven ones but the whirly bird type, they really ...
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| quality of shingles | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I am having a new roof installed becuasue of hail damage. My house is 9 years old. I have received ...
A: Hooray. Hopefully another satisfied person. I find it hard to believe that contractors would even ...
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| replacing asbestos shingle roof | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have two questions... 1. We curently have an asbestos shingle roof from the 30's and are looking ...
A: Sorry, I thought I had explained. Anyway. Normally a roof is firstly covered with either 1/2" - 5/8" ...
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| stucco over existing brick chimney, roofing problems | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I am having a new roof installed,at this very moment..LOL The roofing contractor said he would ...
A: What can I say? It sounds to me as if you have the worst kind of "COWBOY" outfit working and ...
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| replacing asbestos shingle roof | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have two questions... 1. We curently have an asbestos shingle roof from the 30's and are looking ...
A: First of all if your roof has lasted for +-70 years, you have been extremely lucky and the problem ...
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| ridge vent and wholehouse fan | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I'm totally confused on the attic ventilation issue. I had insulation blown into my attic 2 years ...
A: If I understand you correctly, you have two gable vents and no soffit vents and a whole house fan. ...
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| tongue and groove roof board | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 1950's home in California. It has tongue and groove roof boards covered with asphalt ...
A: Always a problem to replace roof decking of any type unless a whole new roof is to be installed. ...
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| Deminsional shingles | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are getting ready to re-shingle our house. It is 23 years old and has only the ...
A: I am not sure how long dimensional shingles have been in production but I can say that they are far ...
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| Previously Uninsulated Cabin Roof | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have a cabin in Wisconsin, about 600 sq. ft. The roof has no insulation. The trusses are like an ...
A: I can't see any problems with your plan providing you run the 2" x 8" two feet on center running up ...
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| basketball backboard on shingled roof | 6/16/2009 |
Q: We are looking to mount a basketball backboard and hoop on our sloped, shingled roof. Do you have ...
A: I am not familiar with basketball back boards but the same system applies to anything mounted on top ...
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| quality of shingles | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I am having a new roof installed becuasue of hail damage. My house is 9 years old. I have received ...
A: Personally, I have never used IKO shingles and I do know that there is, or was, a class action law ...
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| Dead Valley | 6/14/2009 |
Q: When would you consider a dead valley that collects debris a major/serious problem that would cost ...
A: I am sorry to say, I don't fully understand the question. If you have a "Dead Valley" it is ...
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| re roofing my doublewide trailer | 6/13/2009 |
Q: Due to a recent hail storm I will re-roof my NEW Solitare doublewide. Should I have the old asphalt ...
A: W. To be perfectly honest I would not have a clue. My concern would be whether the roof structure ...
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| Question: ridge vent vs power, multiple power vents, and intake | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I am presently getting bids from roofers to replace my roof. So far three contractors have bid on ...
A: The best thing I can do is to enclose a couple of web sites that should help you decide which would ...
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| Stapled roof shingles . | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Mr. Owen. After removing the shingles from my roof, I have many staples sticking out above the ...
A: I understand your concern but there is virtually no chance of that happening providing who ever is ...
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| Stapled roof shingles . | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Mr. Owen. After removing the shingles from my roof, I have many staples sticking out above the ...
A: Best thing to do is to walk around on the roof in bare feet. This will help you locate the staples ...
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| Asphalt Shingle on 1x Boards | 6/5/2009 |
Q: My question is about re-roofing a gazebo that currently has cedar shingles that are nailed to 1x ...
A: I fully understand your concern that you are trying to avoid having nails poking through the ...
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| Fascia | 6/4/2009 |
Q: If my fascia boards are rotten all along the front and back of my roof, should I have them replaced? ...
A: Replacing fascia boards can become a major project. In any event, they should be removed and ...
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| Reroofing 2nd Layer | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Owen, My wife and I bought a house about 2 years ago. When it was inspected, the inspector noted ...
A: My suggestion would be: If the roof is in good condition and you do not intend to stay in the house ...
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| Flat roof ventillation | 6/2/2009 |
Q: We have a flat roof in our 2004 house (Chicago IL) with modified membrane that has no ventilation. ...
A: There is a way to calculate how much area of ventilation you need for a 1500sf space. The following ...
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| Installing T-Lock shingles | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I am building a roofing cover for a basment entrance cover. I just don't know where to start ...
A: As far as I know T-Lock shingles are no longer available but I could be wrong. I do have to admit ...
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| Damaged 3 tab roof | 6/2/2009 |
Q: My roof is leaking so I had a contractor come out and look at things. He strongly suggested a new ...
A: As the roof is only 8 years old, I am surprised that the shingles lifted. The damaged shingles could ...
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| Roof sheathing | 6/1/2009 |
Q: A roofing company recently installed a roof. They roofed over numerous holes in the roof large ...
A: I can't believe they did this! The holes in the roof should have been attended to. Not only is it ...
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| Replace facia board and sheeting | 5/31/2009 |
Q: Michael I need to replace the fascia board on the back side of my garage due to no drip edge ever ...
A: You can remove the shingles with a flat pry bar and very carefully break the glue line first by ...
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| IKO shingles | 5/23/2009 |
Q: What can i do or how do i start a law suit against IKO. Because this was the forth time the shingle ...
A: This has been going on for a while and I have no idea what is happening at this time. May I ...
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| New plywood under asphalt shingles needed? | 5/22/2009 |
Q: We live in a 17 year old home with shake roofing. We need to replace our roof. Pricing has been ...
A: It is difficult to access if your roof decking needs to be replaced or not. One sign is if it ...
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| Lead Boot on PVC Vents | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of replacing my roof due to hail damage. Had couple of contractors come by and ...
A: Unusual name you have. Anyway, any type of pipe boot or flashing can be used providing it can be ...
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| metal roof | 5/22/2009 |
Q: is there any specific angles your roof needs to be for a metal roof I was told anything under 45 ...
A: Here is the answer to a similar question posted on All Experts. Hope this helps. All metal roof ...
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| ATTIC VETILATION | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I HAVE 4/12 ROOF 12" OVER HANGS. I WANT TO USE CENTER VENT SOFFIT FOR ITS LOOK I WANT TO ADD SMART ...
A: I am a little confused. Eave vents and soffit vents are the same thing. It is a matter of personal ...
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| New Porch, roof to meet house roof | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Mike, First, thanks for this service! I'm adding a screen porch, which will occupy the space ...
A: I am not familiar with a shingle ripper or roof snake. I believe the best way to remove shingles for ...
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| Allergic to Formaldehyde in Plywood | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Do you have a suggestion for type of plywood decking to use for replacement roof (have old cedar ...
A: If I understand you correctly, the underside of the roof is exposed to the living area? If so, a ...
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| new roof | 5/19/2009 |
Q: we hired a roofing company 2 months ago after our roof was damaged by a crazy oklahoma hail storm. ...
A: Oh dear. Oh dear. It sounds to me like a "real rush job". There are a few possible reasons for the ...
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| Roof Venting | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I am getting estimates from my local roofers (Home/roof is about 20 yrs old) and have a question ...
A: I would suggest that if you have any kind of breeze on hot days, it may be in your interest to leave ...
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| metal rake edge flashing | 5/11/2009 |
Q: Our roofer installed a roof on our Condos, and the Roof Inspector said he did not install metal ...
A: I have been called to jobs where the inspector would not pass the roof as the drip/rake edge metal ...
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| Roof Venting | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I am getting estimates from my local roofers (Home/roof is about 20 yrs old) and have a question ...
A: Soffit vents alone are of no use at all. If the hot air in the attic cannot exhaust out somewhere, ...
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| leaking vents | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I have 3 of the plastic can vents that leak - the home is only 4 yrs old! Are those prone to leak? ...
A: I have no idea which type of vent you are talking about. There are so many different makes and types ...
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| damaged shingles due to workmanship | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I had my old shingles replaced 3 days ago by a company with an A+ rating with BBB. My insurance ...
A: A tricky situation indeed. Whether the company is BBB approved or not makes no difference if the ...
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| Concrete tile roof | 5/5/2009 |
Q: We like a house in Sonoma County, CA. that has concrete tiles on open skip sheathing, on spaced ...
A: Personally, with a house that old, I would get an independent home inspector to do a full inspection ...
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| Installing Plastic Ridge Vent on 10/12 Pitch | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I wanto to install plastic ridge vents on my existing 10/12 pitch roof. All total I have about 80 ...
A: You can carefully lift some of the shingles and attach the jacks to the decking or trusses. When ...
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| tile roof leak | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a rancher in Maryland which has stucco siding and a terracotta (Spanish) tile ...
A: My experience with clay tiles is very limited. However, there are caulking products around that ...
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| Are Certainteed Shingles Good or Bad? | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have the CertianTeed shingles that failed on my roof right now. They were installed in 1999, and ...
A: Sure looks like a major problem with 16 Northern States in the Class Action Suit. All my work was ...
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| ridge, gable vents and soffit vents | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I have a roll a vent ridge vent and gable vents on each side of the house at the roof line. The ...
A: In my opinion, gable vents do very little to vent an attic apart from allowing air to flow out if ...
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| Reroofing around a pecker head | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I am currently trying to reroof a house that has a power pole with a pecker head sticking thru the ...
A: As far as I know there is not a product available that allows you to re-roof without having the ...
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| Roof Replacement and sheathing | 4/28/2009 |
Q: House is 45 yr old 1 story ranch style house of frame construction located on Long Island, NY. ...
A: I have pasted your follow up and I will answer each section as it appears. I just want to make sure ...
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| Tear off an old roof | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I have a tar and gravel roof that is 57ft by 51ft. Ive been asked to tear the old roof off its a ...
A: It seems to me you have two choices to consider. 1. If you intend to try and strip off the old tar ...
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| Roof Replacement and sheathing | 4/28/2009 |
Q: House is 45 yr old 1 story ranch style house of frame construction located on Long Island, NY. ...
A: If you just put another layer of 3/8" plywood over the existing, you will have the same problem with ...
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| New roof - metal versus Tile versus composition | 4/27/2009 |
Q: We are doing major remodel work and as part of the process are looking for new roof. Our criteria - ...
A: Unfortunately, I am not in a position to be able to evaluate individual situations in different ...
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| edge of roof | 4/27/2009 |
Q: My inlaws are trying to sell their dads house. They told them they had to fix the edge of the roof. ...
A: Personally, I would recommend carefully removing shingles over an area of at least 2' x 2' so that a ...
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| energy star roofs | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I read about the new Solaris roofing shingles by CertinTeed that have an Energy Star rating. Do you ...
A: As far as I am aware it is a product to consider. It is similar to installing a radiant barrier in ...
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| cleaning mold and algae (black streaks) on asphalt shingles. | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I'm getting mixed messages on how to clean timberline asphalt architectural shingles. The "This Old ...
A: I answered this question a few days ago. Your roof probably has black algae or soot stains if you ...
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| Attic Fan Placement | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a cape code style house that has three "attic" areas - front, back, and very top of the ...
A: Try living here in Panama with no insulation in the attics. Sunshine 364 days a year. Electricity ...
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| Black streaks on roof | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have black streaks - really wide - on my roof and I have no clue as to why they are there. ...
A: Your roof probably has black algae or soot stains if you have a fireplace. This is a common ...
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| Roofing shingles-mixing | 4/23/2009 |
Q: This may sound like a stupid question, I'm trying to put a roof on my garage on the cheap. I can ...
A: Anything is possible and it is not a totally stupid question. Maybe you should ask your neighbors if ...
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| new roof | 4/22/2009 |
Q: We got estimate today for our single story asphalt shingle roof from a bigger roof company that I ...
A: To be honest, I have never heard of Malarkey shingles. It must be an Irish company. However, after a ...
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| Replacing damaged asphault shingles | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Is there a way to remove old damaged asphalt shingles from a small section of a roof without ...
A: Yes indeed. Here is a copy of a question I answered on 01/27/2008. Hope it answers your question. ...
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| roof room - is it safe? | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I had to get some builders to make me an extra bedroom in my roof space, my two boys are outgrowing ...
A: Why didn't you ask me this question last year? I was in England visiting family in Devon, Cambridge, ...
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| Asphalt shingles | 4/21/2009 |
Q: If you use 6 nails per shingle, where should the nails be placed. Do you have a diagram?
A: The nails should be just below the glue strip but not low enough to be exposed once the next shingle ...
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| New Roof Question | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I had a new roof installed in October and since then a few shingles seem to have lifted. I called ...
A: In answer to your first part of the question, if any roof is a flat surface before shingle ...
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| nailing 3 tab shingles | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Can you nail shingles in the tar strip on 3 tab shinlges
A: Yes you can but it is better to nail just below the glue strip. Here is a web site that may be of ...
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| Venting my roof | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I am an owner of a 1920's colonial stucco home.I recently had a new roof put on my house about three ...
A: There is little to no advantage of having ridge vents without soffit vents. I can think of two ...
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| shingle replacement | 4/14/2009 |
Q: When replacing asphalt shingles on a roof, do the contractors remove air conditioning units and ...
A: It all depends on the contractor or whether it is written into the contract. Any penetration through ...
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| Metal vs shingle | 4/8/2009 |
Q: Mike, We are building a new home in Punta Gorda Fl. Currently we are having a stumbling block ...
A: It is with great pleasure I answer your question. Not to be a "Killjoy" but I lived in Punta Gorda ...
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| replacing a metal roof on a screen porch | 4/8/2009 |
Q: What is the best way to replace the roof of a screen porch? There are sunroof sheetings or panels ...
A: I'm not sure what you are talking about. If you have a part metal and part plastic roof then it all ...
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| attic vents | 4/7/2009 |
Q: We are having a new roof installed. Previously we had non-power vents, along with soffit vents and ...
A: Correct attic venting is a very important factor and although "Whirly Birds" do work to a point, ...
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| roof jacks | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I need to install roof jacks on a already shigled house so I can reach a gutter in the middle of the ...
A: You should be able to locate the rafters by a very slight hump as, usually, the decking below the ...
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| Which Shinhle GAF Vs IKO | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Living in the Toronto area... which would you choose GAF/ELK or IKO 40 year shingles and why?
A: I did have a question regarding IKO shingles on 5/31/08. The questioner said that the IKO shingles ...
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| shingles on top of shingles | 4/3/2009 |
Q: when putting new shingles on top of old ones will the pattern change or do i follow the same one? ...
A: You really don't have any choice in the matter as you have to start with a full shingle from the ...
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| roof/skylights | 4/1/2009 |
Q: We have a tile roof and had new skylights intalled 2 years ago.We are now putting up a new Shingle ...
A: Depending on the make and type of skylight you have at present could make a difference as to wether ...
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| Nailing Roof Jacks OVER existing Shingles | 3/29/2009 |
Q: For safety reasons I would like to use Roof jacks when I re-finish the faces of my dormers. An ...
A: Best thing I can do is to redirect you to the 634 previous questions on roof jacks. Simply go to the ...
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| Replacing an older mobile home roof | 3/28/2009 |
Q: i have a 14x70 1973 Fairmont/Vindale with a rounded roof. the problem is that my husband for the ...
A: Although your question is a bit out of my range of expertise, I would consider using a light weight ...
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| replacing shingle | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Can I replace a asphalt shingle without removing nails? Some have already ripped off and some are ...
A: My answer to your question would be "NO". I have replaced individual or multiple shingles and the ...
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| hade(??) test | 3/25/2009 |
Q: A local roofer suggested that I have my insurance company perform a hade(?) test for wear and tear ...
A: I'm sorry to say that I am still none the wiser. However, I suppose the idea of weighing the shingle ...
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| hade(??) test | 3/24/2009 |
Q: A local roofer suggested that I have my insurance company perform a hade(?) test for wear and tear ...
A: They do say, "You learn something new every day", and in this case they are right. I have never ...
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| Guttering | 3/23/2009 |
Q: We live in Italy where copper guttering is the norm. When we bought our house the gutter below a ...
A: I have to admit that I do not have any experience working with copper. However, I do know that if ...
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| metal roofing | 3/21/2009 |
Q: We are having metal roof put right over our shingles, do we have to have anything layered between ...
A: Done there, been that. Many times too. I have always added a layer of tar/felt paper first to be ...
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| stain on eaves from runoff | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have asphalt shingles and what I believe to be adequate overhang. Runoff is staining my painted ...
A: I know exactly what you are talking about having had the same problem. There are three things I can ...
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| Plank roof | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 x 6 plank roof which is leaking after a new roof/felt was installed by handymen 2 years ...
A: I am sorry to say that I think the wool was pulled over your eyes. The chances of the roof boards ...
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| Sunroof is leaking | 3/17/2009 |
Q: My aluminum sunroom roof is leaking. The roofing contractor says this is a common problem and roof ...
A: I am aware of this problem with sunroom roofs and I have actually done exactly what has been ...
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| Ice & Water shield | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My contractor was using the adhesive type and came back after running out with a roll without the ...
A: Sorry to say I am not too familiar with working with roofs in cold climates as all my work has been ...
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| Is it unreasonable to insist that water damaged OSB decking is replaced when paying for a new roof? | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Bought a house to rent or flip and it had a severe water leak on almost the entire back side ...
A: The first problem is that you did not have everything to be done listed out on a written contract. ...
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| Sunroom Roof | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Sunroom is 10 years old. Metal roof has 5 vertical seams covered with 4-5"tape, of some sort, and ...
A: I have no clue what it is called but it looks white on the outside and has a putty kind of adhesive ...
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| Sunroom Roof | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Sunroom is 10 years old. Metal roof has 5 vertical seams covered with 4-5"tape, of some sort, and ...
A: Sounds as if it might be time for some TLC on the sunroom roof. The tape may not have caulking under ...
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| Gutter Guards | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I am getting bids on gutter guards. I had one company tell me that when aluminum guards come in to ...
A: I do know that electrolysis or some other reactions can happen when two dissimilar metals are ...
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| warranty confusion | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have just started researching new roofs and am a little confused by the warranty information. For ...
A: In my opinion, most manufacturers warranties are pro-rated. Meaning if you purchase a 30 year ...
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| rafters,chimney kit | 3/9/2009 |
Q: we installed chimney flashing kit 3 yrs ago.chimnry still leaks with northern wind.also rafters are ...
A: So much depends on local environment. If you live in a humid climate, it acelerates the decay of ...
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| Spray foam insulation under my roof - Good or bad idea? | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Our 90 year-old house has poor attic insulation, making the house quite cold in the winter because ...
A: Sealing up your attic is not a good idea. Insulating the floor of the attic is much better. Not ...
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| need new roof due to tornado damage | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I am going to get a new roof due to a tornado we had on 2/10. I am considering the high impact roof ...
A: As far as I know and have seen on the news from time to time, Texas can be hit at any time with a ...
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| Flat Roof | 2/21/2009 |
Q: Where can I find specific instructions on replacing my own flat roof?
A: It all depends on what type of roof you have to replace. Also whether you want to replace the ...
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| Turbine Vents/Concrete Tile Roof | 2/20/2009 |
Q: My wife and I have been battling a roof leak with the company responsible for tenting our house for ...
A: There is no other way to seal a concrete tile roof that I am aware of than using mortar. It is ...
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| EPDM over PVC | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a contractor who wants me to find a cost effective solution for a 45 square PVC roof on 1/8 ...
A: I think you may be referring to Ron Haynes who answered a similar question previously. ...
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| Replacing hurricane damaged roof | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I am replacing an existing asphalt shingled roof and would like to replace it with a good quality ...
A: I'll answer your questions in order: Most shingles made by a large manufacturer are all very similar ...
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| Bad roof Replacement | 2/17/2009 |
Q: We have a house, built in 1920. About 8 years ago we hired family that did roofing to rip off the ...
A: The roof type is called a "Hipped Roof" if all four sides are sloped and there is a ridge at the ...
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| roof repair/new | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have a leaking roof, back bedroom. I've received two estimates so far. I'm planning on getting two ...
A: Could you please let me know what type of roof covering you have at the moment? You mentioned four ...
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| roofing | 2/12/2009 |
Q: My roof in 20.12 squares..How many bundles of shingles would i need to do my roof? Thanks
A: You should verify this but usually there are three bundles to one square. Therefore you would need ...
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| newly installed roof has shingles peeling up | 2/11/2009 |
Q: We just had a roof replaced with Owens Corning Duration series shingles.After a week, one section of ...
A: I would indeed be concerned. There is a good possibility that wind driven rain could get under the ...
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| Lead roofing | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have 2 questions for you: 1. which is the least likely physical property of lead. a) Work hardens ...
A: Every day, something new. This question is my first one on lead and to be perfectly honest, I do not ...
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| Dips in Roof | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I am considering buying a Wenzler Century model brick home built in 1970. Although the home needs ...
A: I would strongly recommend that you pay for an independent home inspection. I would be concerned ...
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| dormer vents vs, whirly birds | 2/8/2009 |
Q: So far We have had 2 estimates on replacing our existing shingles with new ones. Our house is appox. ...
A: I believe it is a case of 50/50. Both systems seem to work pretty well but it all hinges on ...
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| Asphalt Shingle roof - wind damage | 2/7/2009 |
Q: My home survived IKE. When insurance inspector inspected the roof I watched him lift the shingles ...
A: What can I say? In my opinion, he is totally wrong. Once the shingles have adhered to each other ...
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| Why does roof dip BETWEEN rafters? | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have a fairly new construction house and have noted in one area where the roof decking dips down ...
A: The roof decking is called OSB. (Oriented Stranded Board). There are four possible causes that I can ...
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| Layover roof | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 3-Tab roof now that is about 30 years old. We are looking to get an overlay of ...
A: First of all, you were lucky to have the roof last 30 years. Secondly, you should check with your ...
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| flat roof vetilation | 2/1/2009 |
Q: i have just done a flat roof with 7x2 timbers with 8x3 boards on and have felted the roof. there is ...
A: In that case, you should be O.K. drilling 1" to 1-1/4" holes in the center of each and spacing them ...
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| brand new roof leaking | 1/28/2009 |
Q: We just got a new roof put on 4 months ago, live in Illinois were we have had alot of snow and ice. ...
A: I am sorry to say that I can't imagine what the problem might be. Most of my working life has been ...
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| Roof Shingles | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Whats the difference between a two tab roof shingle and a three tab shingle.
A: With a calculator you could have figured this out.... 3-2=1. Therefore the difference between two ...
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| New Patio Cover Roof | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I am building a 12' by 24' detached free standing patio cover. It will have ~2 in 12 pitch with ...
A: As I used to live in Simi Valley, I am aware of the weather conditions. I'll try and answer your ...
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| putting on wood roof over metal on double wide modular home | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I am in need of some advise on putting a wood roof (shingled) over a metal roof on a mobile home. ...
A: I would seriously consider removing the existing metal roof, checking for damaged or rotten areas ...
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| roof vents | 1/23/2009 |
Q: A month ago I had snow build up on the ceiling of my attic and caused water damage. The snow came ...
A: I can only suggest you refer to the previous question I attached. Unfortunately Mark Sundberg is on ...
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| roof vents | 1/23/2009 |
Q: A month ago I had snow build up on the ceiling of my attic and caused water damage. The snow came ...
A: They say "You learn something new every day". This is true in this case. I have never heard of your ...
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| Plywood edges visible on roof | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I had a new house built in 2007. When the sun hits the roof at a certain angle, you can see all 4x8 ...
A: In all my experience, I have never seen this before. Truly amazing.....The only cause I can think of ...
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| Rubber Roofing Installation on edge | 1/13/2009 |
Q: We installed rubber roofing over a screened in porch (attached to the house) on a new piece of ...
A: Although I am not familiar with rubber roofing, I would assume it would need to at least cover the ...
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| Ridge fixing | 1/13/2009 |
Q: Is there a method of fixing a concrete ridge down with out using sand & cement? ANSWER: Hi Barry. ...
A: Follow these steps: 1. Go to All Experts home page. 2. Click on Home Improvement-repair 3. Click on ...
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| corrugated tin installation | 1/12/2009 |
Q: The corrugated tin roof on my attached carport is leaking badly. The sheets have a 1-ridge overlap ...
A: I think I see what you mean. The lipped edges of the panels should be installed so that they can ...
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| corragated tin installation | 1/12/2009 |
Q: The corrugated tin roof on my attached carport is leaking badly. The sheets have a 1-ridge overlap ...
A: I'm a little confused by your question in regard to "lip ends facing down". Not sure what you mean ...
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| New roof issue | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I had a new roof installed in November 2008 through Lowes. I noticed shortly thereafter I had ...
A: It sounds to me as if you have a very serious problem. It also appears obvious that the roof ...
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| turbine roof vent | 1/9/2009 |
Q: One of my turbine roof vents is not moving that freely when the wind blows (compared to the other ...
A: I don't think you are able to disassemble the turbine depending on which brand it is. I would check ...
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| too cold to replace roof? | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I live in Minnesota....it is December...can you replace a roof in the cold or what is the ...
A: Here is an excerpt from this web site. I hope it helps. http://www.roofhelp.com/winterroofing.htm ...
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| IKO Class Action | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I too keep hearing about an IKO Class Action suit, but find nothing about it while searching online. ...
A: I have not heard any further information on this subject. I would have thought an attorney should be ...
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| Shingles | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I am putting a new roof on my garage asphalt shingle dimensional Owens corning.I was laying them and ...
A: I can't understand how the nail ended up where it did unless you are using a nail gun and it was a ...
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| ridge vent info | 12/14/2008 |
Q: We are in the process of buying a new house, and the inspector says that the cut in the roof for the ...
A: I have never seem or heard of a ridge slot being that narrow. Your inspector is right. The area of ...
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| wavy roof | 12/13/2008 |
Q: We are interested in buying a 20 year old house and I notice the asphalt shingles have some uneven ...
A: I would wait until you have your inspection and preferably before you sign on the dotted line. It ...
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| Roofing Quotes | 12/11/2008 |
Q: My already aged roof, (25+ yrs), was further damaged by a recent hurricane. I reside in a townhouse ...
A: Considering today's material prices and scope of work, I would say the estimates you received are ...
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| Roofing and gutters | 12/8/2008 |
Q: We have an estimate for new shingles for our roof as well as gutters because the roofer told us that ...
A: Two thoughts come to mind. 1. Without being able to see what you are dealing with, it may be quite ...
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| pvc 4" ventilation roofing pipes | 12/4/2008 |
Q: a 2-story, concrete bungalow with tile roof we purchased in panama, located on the pacific ocean, ...
A: I'm not sure how to answer your question. I live in David, Panama, also in a concrete block single ...
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| Insulating an existing building from the inside that has a metal roof | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I purchased a new commercial building with a "flat" metal roof. The membrane above it is in good ...
A: Although I have never used this product, I have heard that it works quite well. My best advice would ...
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| Roofing Materials | 11/30/2008 |
Q: We live in the N.GA area and have to replace my roof due to hail damage. I have two quotes. 1 from a ...
A: To be honest, I don't believe there is any significant difference between the two brands. It is ...
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| Roof Ridge cap | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I am building a small storage building with a 5/12 pitch with asphalt shingles for the roof. How do ...
A: D. Two ways you can do this. 1. Simply glue the last one down. 2. Nail it down. Rub two shingles ...
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| Ridge cap on a duplex | 11/23/2008 |
Q: All of them are in need of a new ridge cap. Everyone is getting them done soon by different roofers ...
A: I don't see any reason why you couldn't stop the ridge cap exactly at the property line. I also have ...
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| Hip roof ventalation | 11/22/2008 |
Q: I have recently renovated an old lake house, and seems I may have made a mistake with the roof. ...
A: Oh dear! Oh dear. If the R.30 touches the roof decking there is little you can do apart from getting ...
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| Shingles replaced | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I noticed the felt the next morning on the back side of the house, which is not as sunny was quite ...
A: I assume you refer to the tar/felt paper underneath the shingles? Unfortunately, this is a common ...
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| 3 tab shingles compared to dimensional shingles | 11/17/2008 |
Q: Hurricane Ike Texas City, Texas My mother-in-law had a tree fall on her roof. Lucky for her, the ...
A: I can't understand why he would want to do that. 3 tab and Dimensional shingles are totally ...
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| Defective Dura Ridge Caps | 11/15/2008 |
Q: Do you know if the ridge caps were ever recalled? My roof is in good condition (14 years old) but I ...
A: My understanding is that Dura Ridge Cap company are no longer in business and if they appear to be ...
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| metal roof nail holes repair | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I'm reusing steel from a pole barn that I took down. the problem is that the previous nail holes ...
A: I live in Panama, Central America and virtually all roofs are metal. We do have a patch here but I ...
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| Time involved | 11/13/2008 |
Q: Approximately how long should a reroofing project take? Details: Tear off down to sheathing ...
A: 1 man on his own = 5 days 2 men = 3 days 3 men = 2 days 4 men = 1 1/2 days 5 men = 1 day 6 men = 8.5 ...
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| shingle curling | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Our house was built in the winter of 1994/1995 and is located in northern Vermont on a windy lake ...
A: I can't quite figure out what the dark areas are. It either looks like moss growing or that the ...
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| new home install | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I am installing 35 year architectural shingles by biltmore on a new home in cold weather. my ...
A: I am not familiar with a Tiger torch but I imaging it is like a blow torch. In my long experience, I ...
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| bumps under asphalt shingles | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I recently had a home inspection done on a home I'm considering purchasing. On the roof, there are a ...
A: Sorry to say if your inspector did not know what the bumps were then I have no clue. I find it hard ...
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| sealoflex | 11/4/2008 |
Q: wuold sealoflex on shingles roof would pass the code for the city
A: I am sorry to say, I do not know. You would have to check with your local building code office. I do ...
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| Plumbing Vent | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I live by myself. Recently I hear a gurgling sound in my toilet. read some FAQ. Most of the Experts ...
A: The vent pipes are usually 1 1/2" to 2" or more. Two or three may be tied in together if toilets, ...
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| how to figure out how many shingles needed | 11/1/2008 |
Q: When talking about a roof is one square the same as one square yard? my roof is 1300 square feet. I ...
A: No. One square is not a square yard. One roof square is 100 square feet and normally three bundles ...
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| Materiel for Roof underlayment and valleys | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I live in Augusta GA. Getting ready to have my home reroofed with CertainTeed 25 year three-tab ...
A: First of all, I have always liked to use aluminum rolled sheet for the valleys and 30# tar/felt ...
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| Defective Dura Ridge Caps | 10/29/2008 |
Q: How difficult would it be to remove old dura ridge caps from my house and replace them myself, with ...
A: It should not be too difficult to replace the ridge cap shingles. They should not be stuck to the ...
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| Ashphat Shingles-Shake LOOK | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I am currently in the process of building a rustic cottage style home. I am intrested in finding a ...
A: I'm afraid I can't offer any better suggestions as your choice of roofing materials are pretty much ...
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| newflat roof | 10/27/2008 |
Q: just had flat roof replaced on extension.After the rain large pool of water formed on roof which ...
A: Good day. Puddling does usually happen on flat roofs. However, a "flat roof" should not be totally ...
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| Roof of my house | 10/26/2008 |
Q: Is there a way that I can use this SPF on the roof of my house with little gary color? I have Medium ...
A: I'm not sure I understand your question. However, if you mean using SPF under the roof decking, then ...
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| Timberline/Timbertec | 10/23/2008 |
Q: The roofing quote I received stated Timberline shingles would be used for house roof. Timbertex ...
A: I have to say I am confused. After doing a bit of research on Timberline and Timbertex, it appears ...
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| Condensation in attic | 10/22/2008 |
Q: When it frosts outside at night a wet spot appears on my ceiling. It looks like it is spreading out ...
A: There may be one of several causes for your problem. I hope this PDF may help you establish what may ...
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| Cambridge 30 shingle installation | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have recently had installed the Cambridge 30 shingles on my roof. From the ground it looks like ...
A: If they have been down for a while and there has been some sun on them, they should have laid flat ...
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| Cambridge 30 shingle installation | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I have recently had installed the Cambridge 30 shingles on my roof. From the ground it looks like ...
A: There is no excuse for this to happen and it is certainly not acceptable. I have had similar ...
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| Metal roofing | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I am applying a metal roof over my shingles which are not curling or in that bad of shape,I was ...
A: No. You can install metal right over the existing shingles. If the shingles are in good shape, you ...
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| plywood soffit repair at valley | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I'm replacing soffit at a valley. should i leave a half inch gap between the edge of the soffit and ...
A: I'm sorry to say I don't fully understand your question without being able to physically see what we ...
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| Energy Efficient roofing in Panama | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Read that your also living in Panama and coming from the U.S. where insulation and ventilation is ...
A: Having looked at the PDF, it sounds like a possibility. However, I think I would ask for ...
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| Energy Efficient roofing in Panama | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Read that your also living in Panama and coming from the U.S. where insulation and ventilation is ...
A: You just happened to catch me on line here in David. We have the same problem with no insulation in ...
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| roofing shingles | 10/19/2008 |
Q: What is the difference in shingles from different manufacturers. Landmark,gaf ect. we have gotten ...
A: As far as I am aware, there is little difference between shingle manufacturers. They are all about ...
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| Reroofing | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I am getting quotes to reroof my house with composition shingles and one of the roofers said he ...
A: As I have been out of the industry for a few years, I am not aware of any adverse reports of this. ...
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| ice dam/leaking | 10/18/2008 |
Q: Had new roof installed..having ice dam & leak problem ever since. My question..Should ice shield be ...
A: Having only lived in the southern states of the U.S., I am not too familiar with snow and ice ...
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| shingling square roof | 10/17/2008 |
Q: How should I do the peak of the roof with the ridge caps? It's a 6/12 pitch 24ft by 24 ft roof being ...
A: Bahamas.....You lucky guy. I lived in New Providence for two years and loved it. One of the main ...
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| Ventilating a roof | 10/16/2008 |
Q: What is the proper way to ventilate a cathedral ceiling?
A: Here is a web site you may find useful. You can copy and paste to your browser line. ...
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| metal roof condensation | 10/15/2008 |
Q: hope you can help me. I have enclosed a sundeck that has a metal roof. Problem I am having is ...
A: Always a problem to solve but not impossible. Here is a previous question regarding this and the ...
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| Amount of Duration Shingles | 10/13/2008 |
Q: We were told that we should order 18 squares of Duration Shingles for our roof. We figured the ...
A: Either someone measured your roof wrongly or there are more shingles in a bundle than normal. Three ...
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| Comp roof over "Kool Seal" | 10/12/2008 |
Q: Michael, I just built a 10'x10'x10' storage shed with a gambrel roof, the sheathing is OSB. Because ...
A: I don't see any reason why you could not apply two or three coats of Kool Seal over the OSB boards. ...
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| Roof Stains | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I have black stains on my Red IKO roof. My roof looks black now. Per IKO web site they say it's ...
A: Here are three web sites that will help you decide the best way to attack the problem. Hope this ...
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| Felt paper installation | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I would like to know is the felt paper suppose to be under the drip edge or over the top. Are is ...
A: I have argued for years about this. Many contractors/builders say the felt paper should be under the ...
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| Asphalt shingles not laying flat | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I had a brand new roof put on my duplex in February. Dome of the shingles were not laying ...
A: Sounds to me like a bad installation job. If the decking is laying flat, there is no reason for this ...
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| problems with tar paper shrinkage | 10/4/2008 |
Q: We are roofing a small shed in our yard. The tar paper has been on for a while w/o shingles and it ...
A: That's a new one on me.......There should always be a sufficient overlap of at least 4 inches and I ...
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| Roofer sliced through underlayment | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I'm in the process of getting a new roof. It's a tear-off, with new 1/2" plywood sheeting, 30# ...
A: That is a tough call. The chances of leaks down the road, although possible, may not happen. The ...
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| Roofer sliced through underlayment | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I'm in the process of getting a new roof. It's a tear-off, with new 1/2" plywood sheeting, 30# ...
A: This needs to be addressed as it is a potential problem. There should be no exposed plywood under ...
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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: The PDF document I have enclosed may help. It does show foam strip for ridge cap. Also the doc shows ...
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| INSTALLING ARCHITECTURAL OVER 3 TAB | 9/24/2008 |
Q: New home new near the ocean with 6 tear old roof 3 tab shingles. Shingles blowing (riping) off due ...
A: I guess you mean a 6 year old roof. If so, that's a shame it needs work so soon. However, you can ...
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| low slope roof | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Can I still obtain roll roofing (red), or secondly low slope shingles (red) for house in Ontario. ...
A: Sorry Dick. I can't help you. I live in Panama, Central America and we sure don't have it here. ...
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| New construction, extremely wet plywood | 9/14/2008 |
Q: My house is currently being built. They have put all of the plywood on the roof. Today is Sunday, ...
A: You happened to catch me playing on line pool with a guy in Canada. Cool stuff. Anyway, enough of my ...
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| roof decking | 9/11/2008 |
Q: ive allready submited this question once but didnt really get an answer. just had my roof re ...
A: Sorry I didn't get back sooner. I just got the message this morning. From the other picture, I can't ...
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| roof decking | 9/11/2008 |
Q: ive allready submited this question once but didnt really get an answer. just had my roof re ...
A: I'm a little bit confused....From your picture, for which I thank you, it appears as if the lines ...
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| architectural shingles | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I am wondering how long a '30 year'architectural shingled roof will really last. I have been told ...
A: Impossible to say. So much depends on environment. Temperature, wind, heavy rain, hail etc. Some ...
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| architectual shingles | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I am thinkning of installing architectual shingles over my exisiting layer of standard shingles. Do ...
A: Unless there is any code violation by adding an additional layer of shingles, you would be able to ...
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| shingles question | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have quotes from several roofers for 30 yr dimensional shingles. The brands are GAF/ELK, ...
A: I have used all the brands you mention and I truly believe there is little difference between any of ...
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| Asbestos tiles | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I work for a General contractor in Kansas City. I am a former adjuster and handle insurance claims ...
A: Interesting question.....As an ex-patriot from England I know that slate tiles will last for a very ...
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| ridge vent | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I am about to have my roof re-shingled and I was told not to put in a ridge vent. The reason being ...
A: I truly believe that ridge vents are the way to go. As they are at the highest point of a roof, the ...
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| gutter repair | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have continuous run aluminum gutters which still work fine,but have gotten dents,dings,etc over ...
A: An excellent choice of name....The only thing I can suggest, without being able to see your problem, ...
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| plywood vs original 'spaced sheathing' | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have several layers of asphalt shingles over cedar shakes in my old house and I need to put on a ...
A: Would you be kind enough to do a "follow up" to your question? I need to know exactly what you have. ...
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| dimensional shingles & underlayment | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of gathering quotes for a new roof.My questions are: 1. Underlayment: which ...
A: I'll answer your questions in order: 1. I have always used and recommended 30# tar/felt paper. Be ...
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| flat tar roof t&g | 8/23/2008 |
Q: "I am having to repair/replace part of my flat roof. The roof is 50+ years old and consists of ...
A: To be honest, I have never heard of 2 1/4" thick decking on a roof. It seems an unusual size. ...
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| Attic fans | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Is attic fans required when my home has gable vents, soffit vents, and a ridge vent also?
A: You should not need any additional venting in your home providing the area of the soffit vents is ...
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| Semi Detached House | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I live in a semi detached house and need to replace my roof. My neighbor recently did their side ...
A: That should be fine providing you try and overlap by at least 12 inches. It will mean carefully ...
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| asphalt shingle roof | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Michael, We know this kind of roofing material and have used it on our summer house in Russia, now ...
A: Personally, I would not recommend using asphalt shingles in Panama. Why? Because I live here in the ...
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| log cabin vented ridge roof | 8/21/2008 |
Q: we have a vented roof ridge and when the wind blows hard, we incur drafts between the tounge and ...
A: My only thoughts on this are that the T&G boards were not allowed to acclimate to the environment ...
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| Roof bubbling | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have an old house and had the entire (asphalt shingles) roof replaced 8 months ago. They removed ...
A: Absolutely not. There is no excuse for this to happen. Two possibilities come to mind when this ...
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| Semi Detached House | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I live in a semi detached house and need to replace my roof. My neighbor recently did their side ...
A: I can't think of any guaranteed way of joining the two roofs together without lifting a section of ...
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| Metal roof for an A-Frame home? | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I was reading through the site on re-roofing and came across the article on an A-Frame home with a ...
A: The ball. as they say, is in your court. Best advice I can give is to get two or three estimates for ...
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| Asphalt Shingles/Roofing | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I had a sunroom,Florida type: plastic windows , installed 3 years ago. This summer the roof is ...
A: Very difficult to offer any sensible suggestions to fix your problem without being able to ...
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| Standing seam metal roofing | 8/16/2008 |
Q: We have received 3 bids for a standing seam metal roof. One of these bids proposed snap-loc panels, ...
A: Personally, I would use a 5V metal roof system. I have installed standing seam roofs and have been ...
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| moss | 8/16/2008 |
Q: My house has an asphalt shingled roof. On the North of the house I have noticed moss on the roof. ...
A: Here are three web sites that give information on moss removal and treatment. It is a lot easier ...
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| need stainless steel screws | 8/14/2008 |
Q: we are replacing the polycarbonate roof over our terrace (in Costa Rica). We need stainless steel ...
A: I live down the road from you. David, Panama. The web site to check is: ...
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| Roof Jacks | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I am installing sheathing and asphalt shingles on a roof 9:12 new construction roof. My question is ...
A: Personally, I wouldn't use any safety measures for a 9/12 slope. But that is the Crazy Englishman ...
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| soffits and gable vents | 8/11/2008 |
Q: my home is a cape cod design, it has gable vents as well as soffit vents. My house design, based on ...
A: As far as I know, the different heights between the front and back of your house should not make ...
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| The proper way to apply shingles around flashings | 8/10/2008 |
Q: Owens - I have recently installed a new electrical service panel to home. The old service mast-head ...
A: It is kinda tricky to explain exactly how to do this but I hope this video will help. It doesn't ...
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| hot mop | 8/6/2008 |
Q: What is the container that heats up the tar called, and what is the process of applying the material ...
A: Kind of a unusual question and not really within my field os expertise. However, I think the ...
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| asphalt roof | 8/5/2008 |
Q: is it ok 2 power wash the roof???????
A: When pressure washing an asphalt roof, you run the risk of removing the granules. They do come of ...
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| 3 tab roofing over sagging old roof | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I am going to be re-roofing my house. It is older and the front side is slightly sagged. The ...
A: Could you please be a bit more specific with regard to the sagging area. I'm not sure if you mean ...
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| New Shingles Left on Roof Top | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I'm concerned about the way my roofers left the remaining packages of my Heritage 30-year ...
A: I'm not sure I fully understand your question. I assume the roof is completely finished and can't ...
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| roll roofing over shingles | 8/3/2008 |
Q: can i apply rollroofing over shingles on a sloped patio roof ? ANSWER: Hi Len. Sure you can. As it ...
A: Henry's products have worked for me. Here is a document describing Henry's Cold Application Roofing ...
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| roll roofing over shingles | 8/2/2008 |
Q: can i apply rollroofing over shingles on a sloped patio roof ?
A: Sure you can. As it settles down, it may look at little bit "bumpy" where it sinks into the ...
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| Trimming shingles | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I did my roof on my own. It's turned out well, but one item. When I got to the end, I didn't bother ...
A: Dah.....I think you are left with two options. 1. Take down the 2 x 4 and either lean over the roof ...
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| Roof Addition | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I am adding to my roof for screened in porch. How would you recommend attaching the new rafters to ...
A: Now I got it......I did exactly the same thing on a house in Georgia. Here it is: 1) Decide how far ...
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| Roof Addition | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I am adding to my roof for screened in porch. How would you recommend attaching the new rafters to ...
A: There are several different ways to do this: 1. Attach new rafters/joists to the existing fascia ...
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| Re-roofing | 7/29/2008 |
Q: My question is 2 part. My existing roof was asphalt shingle which the previous owner had applied ...
A: To be honest, I have never heard of either sheathing or tar/felt paper being installed vertically. ...
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| first 3 measurements | 7/28/2008 |
Q: After putting on felt what are my first 3 measurements to help keep shingles straight (i think 12, ...
A: You know what? For the life of me a can't remember the exact measurements. However, if my poor old ...
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| Replacing new roof after hail storm | 7/26/2008 |
Q: After moving into our new home in Jan. 08, we had a massive hail storm in May 08 that pretty much ...
A: Most shingle manufacturers give a pro-rated warranty. Depending on your area, shingles may only last ...
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| Radiant Barrier | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I requested LP Tech Shield on my house anticipating the builders would put in the attic only (in ...
A: You do seem to have a problem and I can't understand why the contractor/builder would put it in ...
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| whirly bird | 7/25/2008 |
Q: what is the best way to DIY a whirly bird in a tiled roof?
A: The most difficult aspect of fitting a turbo vent on a tiled roof is getting it to seal. To be ...
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| Mold on Asphalt shingles | 7/23/2008 |
Q: My roof is in shade most of the time. Recently we have had much rain. I have mold growing on ...
A: Have a look at the following web site. It gives several different options to remove the mold. Read ...
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| shingling over an old roof. | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I heard that adding a second roof over an old roof will not last as long as doing a tear-off first. ...
A: Personally, I have never heard of any adverse effects of a roof over. I have done many and have ...
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| Nailed shingles in the wrong area | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I am a do-it-yourselfer reroofing my garage with dimensional shingles after tearing off the old , ...
A: By nailing along the top of each shingle, you are only going through one layer and the glue strip is ...
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| 30 / 40 / 50 yr warranty composite shingles | 7/18/2008 |
Q: Same question i asked Brad & Brian. DO / will these roofs really last as long as they say and is ...
A: Unusual name..........They probably told you that most manufacturers pro-rate the products. I would ...
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| shingles: Certainteed vs BP | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I am putting on a new roof- stripping down to the wood. I have gotten many quotes but it comes down ...
A: If I assume correctly that you live in Canada, I would use B.P as the shingles are made in your ...
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| ridge vents | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Could you please tell me what year ridge vents began to be commonly used in new construction, and ...
A: Probably since 40,000BC. Even back then, they were smart enough to realize that a hole in the top of ...
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| leaking roof through window area | 7/15/2008 |
Q: we have a leaking roof that drips in the window area but is not a leaking window. I have sprayed the ...
A: I had a similar question which I answered on 7/04/08. You may find it useful. However, I would start ...
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| waling on a steel roof | 7/15/2008 |
Q: What is the proper way to walk on a steel roof?
A: First time I've had this one. However, It depends on the roof pitch. Wear shoes that will not slip ...
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| Missing H clips and new plywood | 7/15/2008 |
Q: We bought our 1970's Ranch style house approximately 2-3 years ago. The home inspector said that the ...
A: Firstly, in my experience, it is unusual to have three layers of shingles on a roof. It is not ...
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| Torch on felt | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have recently renovated a flat roof, by replacing joists and plywood. I have nailed normal felt to ...
A: I have to admit that I am not too sure about torch down roofing. However, I would think that the ...
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| skylight | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I had a shingle roof but put metal over the shingles now I have a skylight I want to replace can ...
A: I don't quite understand your question. Was there a skylight in before you replaced the roof with ...
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| Roof Weak | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Two years ago I replaced my roof with standard shingles and added ridge vent for ventilation. The ...
A: I assume you mean the rafters are spaced at 24 inches and not 24 rafters across the roof. 24" ...
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| Remove Fungus from Roof | 7/8/2008 |
Q: The product you recommend? Want to do it ourselves from the ground with a hose. Roof is STEEP we ...
A: Sounds like a trick situation you have. The trouble with trying do this from the ground is that you ...
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| Attic Ventilating and Insulating | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I am a transplant to Central Texas and my wife and I bought a fixer upper Ranch House with an ...
A: Regarding your first paragraph, you may find the web site enclosed helpful. Considering the other ...
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| Unfinished roof and rain | 7/7/2008 |
Q: We hired a roofer to replace our shingle roof with a metal roof and it has now been two weeks with ...
A: Glad to hear they are performing. The plywood should be O.K. if is not black or too wet. I assume ...
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| Unfinished roof and rain | 7/7/2008 |
Q: We hired a roofer to replace our shingle roof with a metal roof and it has now been two weeks with ...
A: 1. If there is exposed plywood you do have a problem. It will start to grow mold and delaminate as ...
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| roofing a-frame home | 7/6/2008 |
Q: we are currently trying to replace our old woodshake shingle roof with asphalt shingles, and have ...
A: First of all I would say you guys have a challenging and interesting project going here. I wish I ...
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| new roof | 7/6/2008 |
Q: got a new roof, but have holes in the wood, will that still cause leaking? I live in an area that ...
A: I'm not sure what to say. If you have had a new roof installed over a suspect roof ...
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| Hip roof repair/reshingle | 7/5/2008 |
Q: Two things: 1. I need to reshingle a hip roof. Can I do it in segments, i.e., one side at a time ...
A: No Problem. Happy to help in my area of expertise. I would leave them on until you are right up to ...
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| Hip roof repair/reshingle | 7/4/2008 |
Q: Two things: 1. I need to reshingle a hip roof. Can I do it in segments, i.e., one side at a time ...
A: Good question and right up my alley. 1. Yes. No reason why not doing one side at a time providing ...
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| Wind-driven rain - gable vent | 7/4/2008 |
Q: During strong, windy rains, water runs down the attic wall directly beneath the gable vent. The ...
A: I really don't know what else to suggest. You are right about having not soffit vents. A ridge vent ...
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| tear off | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My roofer installed new architectural shingles over the old (15 year) felt on a fairly steep pitch ...
A: This is B.S. In all my 25 years of tear off and re-shingle I have never used the old felt/tar paper. ...
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| Wind-driven rain - gable vent | 7/3/2008 |
Q: During strong, windy rains, water runs down the attic wall directly beneath the gable vent. The ...
A: If the gable vent is functioning correctly, it should not allow rain to penetrate through. Is it ...
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| Lamnated asphault shingle price | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I am a homeowner trying to verify the cost of shingles. What is the approximate going rate for a ...
A: Most sites do not give prices for shingles as they do change so often. However, Home Depot list 3 ...
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| Flashing around wood stove/furnace pipes | 7/1/2008 |
Q: We are planning on re-shingling our roof. The roof contains 2 vent pipes and 2 stove pipes. We ...
A: O.K. I am familiar with that type of fitting. If you can't slide it up and off the pipe, you may be ...
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| Flashing around wood stove/furnace pipes | 6/30/2008 |
Q: We are planning on re-shingling our roof. The roof contains 2 vent pipes and 2 stove pipes. We ...
A: I don't fully understand your question as there are products that fit every size of pipe and do not ...
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| Tar rooftop protection | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I just moved in to my new condo which enjoys a nice (tar) rooftop. my question is, if with normal ...
A: I would certainly put something down to protect the roof material as, over time, it could be damaged ...
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| flatroof insulation R-values | 6/27/2008 |
Q: Which companies might you know that manufactures roofing insulation with an R-value of 10-15?
A: If you are referring to fiber glass insulation, I believe most companies make an R.11 insulation but ...
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| IKO shingles | 6/27/2008 |
Q: We have a 10 year old home. Our shingles are cupping and curling. The front of the house looks ...
A: I would start with IKO directly. Send all the information you can including detailed photos and ...
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| Rolled roofing on porch | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am about to replace the rolled roofing on our porch and I am just wondering about how to connect ...
A: Usually the roofing material is either tucked up behind the house siding or a metal flashing is ...
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| lichen and moss on roof | 6/17/2008 |
Q: The roof above my garage has a big lichen and moss problem and I was wondering the best way to stop ...
A: I have had to deal with this problem in the past and found the best solution to work is to pressure ...
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| SBS roofing | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I have a black rubber roof which I would like to coat in white to lower the temperature in the room ...
A: Here is Henry's page that may help you decide which product is the right one to use. You can copy ...
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| Dripping water between fascia and gutter | 6/10/2008 |
Q: We have water (morning condensation) dripping, apparently, from between the gutter and the fascia. ...
A: Without being able to see your particular problem, it is difficult to analyze what may be happening. ...
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| asphalt/asbestos roof and liquid coating | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I have an old home built in the late 20's, and it has a permanent asphalt/asbestos roof on it. It ...
A: I just answered a similar question and I will copy and paste it here. The product I have used in the ...
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| Roofing | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I have a rubber flat roof on my 2 flat appartment building my neighbor recently had his roof of the ...
A: The product I have used in the past with fair success is called "Kool Seal". It should be available ...
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| merging old and new asphalt shingles | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I have extended one of my roofs and need to blend the old and new asphalt shingles together. What ...
A: The way I have always found to work quite well is a flat pry bar and by pushing it up and under the ...
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| leak on second floor near bathroom exhaust tube | 6/5/2008 |
Q: had a leak the other night and had a firm out there to inspect and said builder used a plastic ...
A: The price you have been quoted does sound a little high. To re-place the flanges round the vent ...
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| roof condensation = rot | 6/4/2008 |
Q: The ridge of my roof has condensation rot down to a point about 8' on each side of the ridge. The ...
A: Personally, I would suggest, as you say, to re-place the rotted sections and, if possible, add a ...
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| 4ply tar vs PVC | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I have a tar and gravel roof, possibly 2 layer. This roof is about 50 years old and has high, low ...
A: Sorry to say I am not really qualified to offer any real advice on your dilemma. The only thing I ...
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| who pays? | 6/4/2008 |
Q: who is supposed to pay for the delivery of the shingles??? me or the roofer..on my agreement that i ...
A: I think you have answered your own question. In my experience, delivery charges are either included ...
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| Reroofing over old shingles | 5/31/2008 |
Q: We have three dimensional shingles. We keep losing them because the people who roofed our house ...
A: Yes. I don't see any reason no to shingle over the existing roof. You may want to check with your ...
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| IKO shingles blowing off | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 8 year old home and have had shingles blowing off anytime the wind seems to get above 40 ...
A: I have to admit that I am not familiar with IKO shingles. If you could give me a bit more info, i.e. ...
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| Metal roofing | 5/29/2008 |
Q: Love your Privacy Policy. :-) I have just last (2) weeks had my mobile home and porch 're-roofed'. ...
A: Maybe it is a bit late now but your contractor is so wrong: There is only one way to run tar/felt ...
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| Cutt'n asphalt shingle Caps | 5/29/2008 |
Q: Yo Michael, (tha guys 'n panama ...He's gotta know!) I'm a contractor and I got a little ...
A: I am not aware of any quicker way to cut shingles than with a hook knife or regular heavy duty ...
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| great steel roof, bad fascia | 5/28/2008 |
Q: We have a beautiful steel roof, and our fascia is going really bad in a place or two (corners-rain ...
A: Yes. It kinda makes sense. I guess the way to try is to carefully remove the screws/nails that are ...
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| Shingles over shingles | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I want to reroof my house. The shingles are ~25 years old and I fear we'll spring a leak. I need ...
A: Here comes the six letter word......."PERMIT". If you intend to get a permit to do the roof over, ...
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| drip edge install | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I need to replace some of my facia boards due to water rot. the old drip edge is nailed into the top ...
A: The only way is to very carefully lift the first row of shingles without breaking them and re-nail ...
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| roofing | 5/26/2008 |
Q: which is better for a doublewide mobile home shingle or metal roof?
A: A few considerations for you: 1. Metal roofing is more expensive than shingles. 2. Metal roofing ...
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| flat roof leaks quite oddly | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I have a SFH which has a porch converted into a Florida room. There are two a/c ducts in the ...
A: I can sympathize and equate with your problem. I lived in Naples and Punta Gorda for about 12 years. ...
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| Plywood roofing turning black | 5/24/2008 |
Q: Have 4 year old metal pole building with dormers. Plywood was placed under dormers for fastening and ...
A: If you can't get to the upper side of the plywood, then I would think a neat bleach would be O.K. ...
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| Rake-edge to Hip transition - Laminated Shingles | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I’m planning on roofing with laminated shingles (BP – Mirage) on a 4:12 slope roof in Canada. I have ...
A: I hope I fully understand your questions. As far as the valleys go, as you know, there are several ...
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| replacing a roof...rafter problems | 5/22/2008 |
Q: My home is approximately 80 yrs old. Looking at the roof from the ground you can see that some of ...
A: You should be able to lay OSB or plywood over the existing boards with no problems. However, to get ...
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| installing roof jack metal type shingles | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I am an independent contractor and I install swamp coolers. I have a project where the house has a ...
A: I absolutely love swamp coolers when living in California I put them in three houses. However, I was ...
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| roofing materials | 5/19/2008 |
Q: We have a screen room down by the jersey shore that has a white plastic corrugated roof on it. It ...
A: Best solution would be a lawn chair, flashlight and a shot gun. Just kidding......Are the squirrels ...
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| flashing | 5/16/2008 |
Q: i just finished a roof and the inspector wants a what he calls a kick out tin installed. the house ...
A: Well I have to admit you have me at a loss on this one. I can only assume that the inspector wants ...
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| Metal roofing sheets | 5/12/2008 |
Q: We are remodeling a "Katrina House" which has a new metal roof but Home needs exterior siding ...
A: Sorry to say, I don't know the answer to your question. I have never heard of metal roofing material ...
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| Roof: New Home Construction | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I am taking possession of a brand new home on 5/16/08. The more I look at the roof, the more ...
A: Five possible reasons come to mind as to what the cause may be: 1. The decking may be too thin. i.e. ...
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| rot repair | 4/9/2008 |
Q: What are the laws, if any on the replacement of dry rot? Dry rot was found when a roof was removed ...
A: To be honest, I do not have a clue. So much depends on the area and code where you live. As far as I ...
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| roofing a small flat area | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I am replacing my wood shingle roof with a composite roof. There is a small flat area. Naturally, ...
A: The only disadvantage to using metal is that it and the comp roof material will shrink and expand at ...
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| Drip edge issue | 4/8/2008 |
Q: The roof of this house was recently replaced to include the drip edge. Prior to replacement, water ...
A: You would think they should have thought about this before hand. Possibly the old drip edge was ...
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| galvanized roofing | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have constructed a lean too on an existing shop & I plan on roofing it with galvanized metal ...
A: 1. Decide which end you want to start. 2. Measure up the edge of the roof from the bottom corner ...
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| Shingle overhang at the rake edge | 4/6/2008 |
Q: How far should the shingles hang over the drip edge on the gable ends. I have a shadow board, and a ...
A: Usually, the shingles are cut flush to the drip edge at gable ends and about 1/2" overhang at the ...
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| Porch roof leaks at seams | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Ilive in s.w Florida My Aluminum panel porch leaks at the seams Is it ok to seal the seams with ...
A: I have to assume the panels you refer to are white...Personally I would use a product made by, or ...
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| Proper Installation of Seamless Gutters | 4/2/2008 |
Q: At one time I read an article about proper installation of gutters. The only way we install gutters ...
A: It has always been my understanding that the gutters should be up behind the drip edge and sized ...
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| Leaking flat roof, rotting decking-repair or replace? | 4/1/2008 |
Q: Just bought an old brick 4plex with a 20+ year old tar/gravel flat roof that's leaked off and on for ...
A: Without knowing what damage has occurred beneath the existing roof, it is difficult to come up with ...
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| roof vents | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a roof vent that is made for a 12/12 pitch roof . the jacks that are on the roof ...
A: I sorry to say I don't quite understand your question either. Are you referring to vent (or stink) ...
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| Polaralum heat barrier systems | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Due to a hail storm, our roof will be replaced, the company can install a heat barrier system ...
A: I guess you missed the x out of Texas? To the best of my knowledge, heat or radiant barriers are ...
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| preventing ice jams on low slope roof? | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Our back entryway has a very low sloping roof (1-12). There is no way to insulate the space ...
A: Not being able to see the layout of your house, it is difficult to come up with a solution. However, ...
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| ventilation | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I'm getting ready to install a GAF 30 year architectural roof (Timberline series) on a 1946 ...
A: First of all, without knowing the layout of your house, I assume you have at least R.30 insulation ...
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| re-roof vs. new roof | 3/28/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are in escrow to buy a house with a wood shake roof currently in bad condition. ...
A: Firstly, I would say I hope you had an independent, qualified and licensed building inspector do a ...
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| art. shingles and proper install | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I'm a board mbr for an assoc that recently had art. shingles installed. They look like a few of the ...
A: I can't see any reason why the shingles were not cut correctly in the first place. However, your ...
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| Steep roof eave tear off and replacement | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have a cape cod that has a 12/12 pitch. Half of the back of the house has a deck so I can reach ...
A: Rent a helicopter and have them hover over the house while you dangle on a rope tied to your ankles. ...
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| ridge cap | 3/27/2008 |
Q: how to install
A: There has to be about a 2" wide slot running across the roof at the peak. The ridge cap should ...
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| roofing | 3/26/2008 |
Q: Live in Miami along the ocean and am reroofing . My roofing contractor wants to use peel and stick ...
A: I lived in Punta Gorda when Charlie Boy paid us a visit in 2004. Not at all fun. However, I would ...
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| shingle mold installation | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I had a new roof with a drip edge installed. The shingles do not extend out the normal 1/2in beyond ...
A: I did not realize that was an additional problem. If the drip edge was bent and not cut on the top ...
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| shingle mold installation | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I had a new roof with a drip edge installed. The shingles do not extend out the normal 1/2in beyond ...
A: The easiest way to fix your problem may be to add a strip of aluminum flashing up and under the ...
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| Tile Roof in Florida | 3/20/2008 |
Q: We are going to replace our flat tile roof with barrel tiles. I have seen many new roofs going in ...
A: I am not sure how to answer your question. Firstly, I have never seem barrel tiles attached with ...
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| double duty roofing | 3/19/2008 |
Q: We need to replace the membrane roof on our sunporch that also doubles as a patio on the second ...
A: The only suggestion I can make is to use roll roofing. If it is not used very much by foot traffic, ...
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| off ridge vents | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My firm manufactures off ridge vents, gooseneck vents, and other roof related products. In Aug. 2003 ...
A: I have never had a rain driven problem apart from hurricanes blowing the vents right off the roofs. ...
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| replace roof | 3/16/2008 |
Q: currently I have 2 layers of shingles on my roof. I need to replace them this summer. Can I put ...
A: I do not see any problem adding a layer of metal to your existing roof. You may, or may not, want to ...
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| Roofing Screws | 3/16/2008 |
Q: We had a metal roof installed. Now we find that the screws are rusting. And the company that ...
A: Obviously the installers did not use the correct screws unless they have been there a long time. ...
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| New roof over lichens | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I have a lichen and moss problem on my 20-year-old asphalt 3-tab shingles. I have spoken to a roofer ...
A: This is not really my field of expertise but I do believe the growth of any kind should be removed ...
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| repairing attached roof on garage | 3/13/2008 |
Q: Many years ago a shed type feature was attached to my garage (probably 60 years ago by a previous ...
A: To be perfectly honest with you, it is impossible for me to offer any useful advice as I cannot see ...
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| 1 year 3 tab buckling | 3/13/2008 |
Q: As a roofing contractor, I installed a roof that in my several years of roofing have never came ...
A: Several possibilities come to mind which I will list: 1. The plywood may be too thin. As you ...
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| replacing roof | 3/12/2008 |
Q: our roof is 18 years old and is losing shingles they are very brittle so we are looking to replace ...
A: If you intend to get a permit to re-roof you may want to check with your local building code office. ...
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| question about metal roof | 3/11/2008 |
Q: can you lay metal/tin roofing directly over shingles without it hurting anything? Some has told us ...
A: Yes you can. However, it may be advisable to check with your local building code office if you ...
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| roof leak | 3/11/2008 |
Q: we have a slanted roof and it leaks on the inside ceiling about 2 feet from the top of the inside ...
A: The problem is that it could be coming in higher up the roof and either running on top of the ...
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| Attic Fan or Ridge Vent or both | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of receiving quotes for a new roof. I have a colonial house with 1 main ...
A: What a good name.......In my humble opinion, more is better. I like soffit and ridge vents. Not too ...
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| mobile home with no overhang | 3/10/2008 |
Q: We have a 20-year old mobile home with a shingled roof and no overhang. When the ice forms and ...
A: Without being able to see how the roof and sides are constructed, it is tricky to come up with a ...
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| re roofing | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I live in So Calif. and currently have a concrete tile roof. The underlayment is 1x4 boards ...
A: Absolutely right. I guess you would have to run additional strips of 1 x 4 where the ends of the ...
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| re roofing | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I live in So Calif. and currently have a concrete tile roof. The underlayment is 1x4 boards ...
A: I would recommend that you lay the plywood over the 1 x 4's providing your local code allows you to ...
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| total roof replacement or not | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I suffered some wind damage to my roof with several tabs coming off. The insurance adjuster cut me a ...
A: Having lived through hurricane Charlie in 2004 in Punta Gorda, FL, I can relate to your question. ...
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| Old gymnasium roof | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I have bought an old schoolhouse with a detached gymnasium. The gymnasium looks like a huge metal ...
A: Sounds as if you got yourself a project.....Also sounds like it could be fun. However, the roof ...
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| multiple layers of shingles | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I read in New Jersey that you can have 2 courses of shingles before you have to remove old shingles. ...
A: You would have to ask questions in your State. If you intend to get a permit to do a roof-over the ...
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| flat roof | 2/10/2008 |
Q: our condo has asphalt and gravel roof.How long this roof should last? Some say it should last for 30 ...
A: So many factors determine how long the roof will last. 20 - 30 years should be about average. ...
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| Roof Life & Attic Ventilation & HVAC | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I'm in the process of writing up a contract on a to-be-built house. This house will have a hip roof ...
A: As far as ventilation for your attic space, you might find the following web site useful. ...
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| capillary action on metal roofs | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I have a friend in MS who has a painted ribbed roof on his home. He had a hail storm in his area, ...
A: There are three basic systems of metal roofing that fall into the category of ribbed. 5V - which is ...
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| replacing roof in spring | 2/3/2008 |
Q: We live in Maine, and have terrible ice dam problems in the winter. Our house is a doublewide ...
A: I am not 100% sure about this but I would think the moisture barrier should go under the furring ...
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| Common roofs in Hawaii | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Michael, I'm a court reporter looking for a word. Have a quick question for you. I have tried to ...
A: You really got me on this one. I have scoured the universe and came up with zero. I have never heard ...
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| Gutter hanging and shingles | 2/1/2008 |
Q: My neighbor's gutter appears to only be hung with straps, as there is no fascia board. Light ...
A: Q#1 - Answer - Yep. Q#2 - Answer - Yep. Depending on where you live depends, somewhat, on how ...
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| Leaking Chimney | 1/31/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have noticed a small leak in the attic of our home that is coming in down the chimney. ...
A: This is "right up my street" as they say. I used to install fireplaces and therefore flue pipes, and ...
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| tiles not sealing | 1/30/2008 |
Q: My roof was replaced last October. I chose white shingles and the contractor said that would not be ...
A: Absolutely. Have something done to seal the shingles down. If you don't, they will tear off. What ...
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| cemwood | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I had a customer who was wondering how many bundles are in a square of cemwood roofing.
A: I have no idea how many bundles make up a square. I did try and bring up websites to find out and ...
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| too much soffit for the roof? | 1/28/2008 |
Q: We have an old house that has shingle roof and a finished Attic. There are many soffit vents under ...
A: Here is a web site that explains how much attic ventilation you should have. ...
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| asphalt shingles | 1/27/2008 |
Q: WE have a job, to re-shingle 1st row of only damaged shingles, and were up on roof today but ...
A: Yes there is. Get yourself a twelve inch or so flat pry bar from the local hardware store. Keeping ...
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| EPDM Over PVC | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Previously I contacted you regarding an emergency roofing solution to lay EPDM over PVC. Well, I ...
A: Well. Thank you Vallerie. They do say "You learn something new every day" and here is proof. Even at ...
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| roofing stain | 1/24/2008 |
Q: My roof is stained from cement work done on my chimney.Is there any way to remove the staining ...
A: To be perfectly honest I do not know of any product suitable for your problem. If the affected areas ...
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| metal roofing | 1/23/2008 |
Q: 1.Is it true that a metal roof can be lifted during a hurricane. Not just one panel but a few at a ...
A: Good day. I will answer your questions by number: 1. Yes. I lived in S.W. Florida and experienced ...
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| capillary action on metal roofs | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have a friend in MS who has a painted ribbed roof on his home. He had a hail storm in his area, ...
A: The short answer is: I do not have a clue.... My understanding of "capillary action" is when water ...
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| roof | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I am a senior lady who hired a contractor to do work on my fire damaged home. On the contract it ...
A: Absolutely not. If your contract called for CDX plywood, then that is what needs to be installed. No ...
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| Roofing Problems | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I am currently having a house built, scheduled to be completed at the end of January. The new roof ...
A: First of all the shingles do have to have warmth to allow them to seal to the one underneath. If ...
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| Chimney Flashing | 1/15/2008 |
Q: The left side of a chimney is facing a small valley on a 4/12 slope. What metal would you recommend ...
A: I have always used aluminum flashing available in several lengths and widths from Home Depot or ...
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| Roof repair and building permit | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I bought a condo in mass. that had $8,000 of roof repair done by one of the owners (not a ...
A: You would have to check with your local building department wether a permit would have been required ...
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| Metal/Tin Roofing | 1/12/2008 |
Q: What exactly is timer battens that was suggested being put between shingles and the tin roofing? And ...
A: I assume you mean the color of the roof panels? In which case lighter is better for reflecting the ...
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| Metal/Tin Roofing | 1/12/2008 |
Q: What exactly is timer battens that was suggested being put between shingles and the tin roofing? ...
A: You probably meant "Timber battens". These are 1" x 2" or 1" x 4" that run across the roof to ...
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| roofing | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I have an almost flat roof (drops about 3" in 14 feet) and I'd like to put a deck on it. What ...
A: Happy New Year. If you intend to make the deck flat you would have to attach lumber to achieve this ...
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| Leaking roof | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Scenario: Just bought new house. Heavy snowfall and ice melting and leaking through roof into ...
A: Sorry to hear of your problems. In response to your first question, I am sorry to say I can offer no ...
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| leaking roof | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I just got my first house a couple of months ago and here it is Christmas Day and I find out that I ...
A: A bit late now but a home inspection would have been the way to go. I appears to me that a complete ...
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| Sweating on Tin Roof | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 40 x 30 building that has a metal/tin roof. Every day there are drops of water around mid ...
A: I'm really not sure what you can do about this problem after the fact. If insulation had been ...
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| Asphalt Shingles applied to Skip Sheathing | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I got a quote for a roof replacement where the contractor doesn't think a plywood base is needed. ...
A: I just happened to be on line. It should be okay. Another alternative is to rip down some pressure ...
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| Asphalt Shingles applied to Skip Sheathing | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I got a quote for a roof replacement where the contractor doesn't think a plywood base is needed. ...
A: Just goes to show my ignorance. I have to admit that I have never heard the term "Skip Sheathing". ...
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| installing flashing or drip edge on existing roof | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I noticed the paint on the bottom of my porch eaves was peeling. When I inspected the porch roof ...
A: It may be possible to retrofit drip edge depending on wether there is enough space to push it up ...
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| damaged plywood | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I just had my roof shingles replaced and from the attic I noticed that I have 3 sections of plywood ...
A: Sounds to me like there may have been turbine extractors on the roof at some time if the holes are ...
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| Reroofing and valleys | 12/5/2007 |
Q: Mr. Owen, Thanks for taking the time to help. I am buying a house with asphalt shingles that need ...
A: Yes, you should tear off the existing shingles and tar/felt paper. Check the decking, drip edge, ...
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| torch on roof rippling | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I live in Vancouver B.C. The house is about 50 years old the roof is 50ft x 50ft with a 4 ft over ...
A: Sorry to say I am not familiar with torch down roofing. However, it sounds to me like the original ...
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| Follow-up on flawed roof decking query | 11/18/2007 |
Q: Mark, Earlier you addressed my questions about flawed decking (see below). An engineer had ...
A: It's Mike not Mark.....You do seem to have a problem. I can't think of any solution to rectify it ...
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| Roof repair | 11/16/2007 |
Q: we are renters of a home with a "gravel roof." We don't know anything about roofs. This is just ...
A: You say you don't know anything about roofs. I disagree. You know enough to say "The roof leaks". I ...
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| repairing bubbles on a small flat roof | 11/12/2007 |
Q: . I have about 8-9 bubbles on my flat asphalt roof(size 40'long 25' wide-about 2 rooms).. This ...
A: To be perfectly honest with you, I'm not at all sure that you would torch down felt paper. In my ...
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| repairing bubbles on a small flat roof | 11/12/2007 |
Q: . I have about 8-9 bubbles on my flat asphalt roof(size 40'long 25' wide-about 2 rooms).. This ...
A: Without actually being able to see your problem, it is difficult to come up with the best solution. ...
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| slate | 11/12/2007 |
Q: i want to use metal in place of slate shingle for repair what type of metal should i use and what to ...
A: Firstly, remove slate tiles. Then check the furring strips across the roof. You need a good base for ...
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| Garage slope tar roof | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I recently removed the roof from my garage. The roof was rotten. I removed rafters and all. It is ...
A: I'll try and answer your questions in order. Not necessary to use treated lumber for the rafters. ...
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| Minimum temperature to install new roof | 11/9/2007 |
Q: A roofer is going to apply new shingles to the roof on my house. The first batch of shingles he ...
A: This is another question I have to say I am really not quaulified to answer. All my experience has ...
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| Flat roof question | 11/6/2007 |
Q: For a flat roof, what is the difference between a "hot tar asphalt roof" and a "3-ply hot tar system ...
A: To be perfectly honest with you, I am not too sure. May I respectfully ask that you direct your ...
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| Recovering over architectural shingles | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I'm on an HOA board. Our reserve provider has advised us that manufacturers of our architectural ...
A: Firstly, I would not recommend roofing over dimensional/architectural shingles for a couple of ...
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| Flawed roof | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I had the hail-damaged roof on my 15 year old home replaced with standard three tab shingles this ...
A: No need to send pictures. I've seen it all before.......For the contractor to say "It is an existing ...
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| Philly roof | 11/2/2007 |
Q: Im looking at purchasing a home in philly its basically a shell. One of the things it needs is a new ...
A: The first thing to do would be to get at least two estimates for your new roof from roofing ...
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| Roofing | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Don't want to seem like an idiot, but this is my first home. I should have talked to the roofer who ...
A: You could do either. The insurance company will certainly need one or more estimates for any work. I ...
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| Roof/ Cable and Phone line | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Just had a roof put on detached garage. Should I be worried about phone lines and cable lines that ...
A: Normally the utility companies responsibility stops at the electric meter or outside phone box. ...
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| Residential Flat Roof Coating | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 room extension of my house that has a flat roof. I went to Home Depot and purchased 5 ...
A: Personally, I would use roll roofing material. Looks like roof shingles finish and has to be nailed ...
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| Roof/ Cable and Phone line | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Just had a roof put on detached garage. Should I be worried about phone lines and cable lines that ...
A: Re-route the cables. It is not so much a problem for the wires to rub off the granules but for the ...
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| roof venting | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I am having a new roof put on my 3 story 1938 vintage home in MI and am confused re: venting (we ...
A: Having had whole house fans myself in California and Florida, I think they work wonderfully. ...
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| sheathing removal | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I recently had my roof replaced. The contractor and I agreed to do a complete tear off including the ...
A: Without meaning to appear rude, what is your question? Was it not discussed and an agreement made ...
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| roof ventilation | 10/25/2007 |
Q: - the house is about 110 years old - the roof consists of cedar shingles - there is no attic ridge ...
A: A tricky situation.....and to be honest with you, I do not feel qualified to answer. There does have ...
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| MOLD? | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Facts: 20 yr asphalt shingle roof. Healthy kept up home. Healthy exterior appearance. No serious ...
A: You did not say wether the house is new construction or an older house. I can only think of two ...
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| asphalt roof -- mildew/power wash | 10/24/2007 |
Q: One corner of our asphalt roof is under a neighbor's tree. Moss or mildew (it's green) has grown ...
A: It really won't hurt the roof and is, as you say. an aesthetic problem. Power washing will not ...
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| roofing | 10/22/2007 |
Q: Can you nail shingles on top of cedar shake?
A: I could be wrong but I would have to say "NO". The reason being that the nails will puul the ...
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| rubber roof verses asphalt roof | 10/20/2007 |
Q: My mother is getting a new roof on her porch roof she is getting a rubber roof on the length of the ...
A: Firstly, I do not agree that every roofer should have a kettle. They would only tow it if they were ...
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| Determining age of a roof | 10/19/2007 |
Q: my question is fairly straight forward. I would like to know how to determine the age of a ...
A: My answer is also striaght foward and simple....I must be perfectly honest in saying I do not have a ...
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| Flashing between asphalt and metal roofs | 10/19/2007 |
Q: Does anyone know of any special flashing that would allow transition between an existing 6/12 ...
A: If I can throw in my two penny worth, I would see if I could get some flat metal to match the new ...
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| bad roof install | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I had a new shingled roof installed, and they did not layout the shingles correctly. They installed ...
A: Very often a problem because some roofers just go at it "Gung Ho" without taking a few minutes to ...
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| replace roof and venting | 10/17/2007 |
Q: We have a 1980's ranch in TN. We are replacing the roof and are confused about venting. We have ...
A: Without soffit vents it is hard to cool the attic space. Any venting system relys on pulling in ...
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| shingling when rain is in forecast | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I am ready to shingle a 5/12 pitch 10 x 14 shed. I have the felt paper down and the d edge. Lots of ...
A: Best to let them flatten down first. As far as time goes, I have not nailed down by hand. It may be ...
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| shingling when rain is in forecast | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I am ready to shingle a 5/12 pitch 10 x 14 shed. I have the felt paper down and the d edge. Lots of ...
A: It should be O.K. but you should consider a couple of things: 1. If the felt paper is not quite flat ...
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| Presidential Roof Alignment | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I had my house and garage roofed with Certainteed Presidential shingles. In some areas the top row ...
A: Sorry my computer has been down. However, if you lift and move the shingles, you may end up with ...
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| Power Attic Vent with new roof | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I'm going to be getting a tear off soon and was wondering if I should replace my attic power fan at ...
A: My experience of power roof fans is a bit limited. However, it might be a good time to replace the ...
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| tear off or not | 10/8/2007 |
Q: We're re-roofing our 1950's rambler that presently has one layer of asphalt shingles. I'm asking for ...
A: Basically, you have two choices: 1. Tear the old shingles off, repair the rot, install drip edge, ...
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| hot moppping vs. GAF underlayment | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I live in South Florida. I have a concrete flat tile roof that needs replacement there is a ...
A: Having lived in Naples and Punta Gorda myself I would consider hop mop as I believe it would hold up ...
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| flat roof | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I have a flat roof with a deck above it. There is enough space to work. It's leaking. A roofer told ...
A: Sorry to hear of your loss. Yes. That sounds right. It is sometimes tricky to get a flat roof to ...
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| sub-standard roof. | 9/28/2007 |
Q: New David Weekly house / roof/ 25 yr. shingles, comp. looks like a washboard. OSB decking sat in ...
A: I assume that you have had inspections of the roof in its various stages of construction. If so the ...
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| metal roof vs compostion shingle | 9/27/2007 |
Q: For residential purposes, Texas climate, metal roofing will cost about 2.5 times more than a ...
A: If a metal roof is within your budget, go for it. You pretty much answered your own question by ...
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| roof shingles cupping | 9/27/2007 |
Q: Before the roofer was able to install the shingles on my new home, a storm ripped off the felt ...
A: Something is not right here and I'm not quite sure what. Tar/felt paper does have a tendency to ...
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| 3 tab vs dismensional | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Is there any advantage to dismensional shingles over 3 tab other than esthetic? Also, what ...
A: As far as I know there are three advantages in using dimensional shingles: 1. They do make a nicer ...
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| New roof flashing | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I live in El Paso Texas and it seems every roof in the city was installed using a black tar-like ...
A: I can't figure that one out. I see no reason for such an abundance of tar! I have lived in ...
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| new roof | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I am in process to change my roof what is the difference between the following product in price and ...
A: I have to say I am not familiar with items 1 and 2. I guess it may depend on where you live and what ...
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| roof | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I had a tear off and roof replacement 4 years ago. There is the original boards that the roofing was ...
A: What a problem ! I am surprised that the extra weight of the plywood caused settlement. However, it ...
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| Repair and overlay or tear off? That is the question. | 9/14/2007 |
Q: We have a single layer asphalt roof that was there when we bought 7 years ago, so I don't know how ...
A: You have identified your two options very well. Firstly, if your local building department allow a ...
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| roof seal | 9/13/2007 |
Q: .i have a question about roof seal. i have seen ads for thompsons roof seal, but never in the ...
A: I am not familiar with Thompsons roof seal but I have used a product called "Kool Seal" which is a ...
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| Roof Plywood Questions | 9/12/2007 |
Q: my roof is about to be re-shingled and I'm doing some minor alterations before the roofers get here. ...
A: I'll try and answer your questions in order. 1. I usually try and run the plywood over the fascia as ...
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| to remove or not to protective film on tar | 9/11/2007 |
Q: My 20 year old composition roof's has shingle on it where the protective film over the tar was never ...
A: Absolutely. Take off the ridge cap shingles when you get up to that point. You do not need to put ...
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| to remove or not to protective film on tar | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My 20 year old composition roof's has shingle on it where the protective film over the tar was never ...
A: I have had this question before and the plastic strip is only on the shingles to stop them sticking ...
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| plywood replacement | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I recently had a roof totally redone with architectural shingles, drip edge and a ridge cap. The ...
A: Indeed there is. At least 7/16" plywood or OSB. I have seen roofs where 1/4" - 3/8" ply has been ...
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| plywood replacement | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I recently had a roof totally redone with architectural shingles, drip edge and a ridge cap. The ...
A: Two things come to mind: 1. Your contractor did not replace damaged plywood before re-installing new ...
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| roof insulation | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have recently replaced a 15+ year old BUR installed on top of 2 inches of rigid foam insulation. ...
A: What a situation ! Someone should certainly be held accountable. The question is: Who? I guess, in ...
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| roof replacement | 9/2/2007 |
Q: i have a three story house in Rhode island that needs a new roof, there are two layers of shingles ...
A: As I now live in Panama, Central America, I am out of touch with pricing. Compared to Florida ...
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| Comparison of Shingles | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I am trying to decide between the 30 year Duration (not Duration Premium), GAF Timberline 30 and ...
A: As I am only familiar with Gaf and other brands you do not mention I do not feel well enough ...
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| tin roofing | 8/24/2007 |
Q: we are installing a tin roof and we are wondering about how to overlap the tin and if we should ...
A: I am not quite sure what type of tin roof you are using. If it is in lengths that are shorter than ...
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| roofing | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I need to have my roof repaired and I have received several estimates. The only problem I have now ...
A: So much depends on how well any product is installed. In my long experience, finding a good roofing ...
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| Roofing material needed | 8/22/2007 |
Q: Michael, I'm getting ready to put new shingles on my mobile home. It currently has 3 tab shingles. ...
A: It isn't that difficult to calculate. Normally there are 3 bundles of 3 tab shingles to a square. A ...
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| torch on roofing | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I had a new torch on roof done on my patio. They replaced the metal strip around the edge, but the ...
A: Although I am not too familiar with torch down roofing, I would say that if there is the possibility ...
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| 1987 double wide mobile home | 8/16/2007 |
Q: Roof is shingled with typical low pitch. There is only 5 or 6 inches of blown in insulation. I ...
A: Filling the gap would probably make things worse as you eliminate the air flow. Always a problem ...
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| Attic fan with architectural roofing | 8/11/2007 |
Q: We had a new roof put on a few years back. Upon going into the attic I was floored when I saw ...
A: Your roofing guy sounds "full of it". Anything to get air moving in and out of your attic is ...
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| Roofing-do I need the shingles hanging over the edge | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Please help! I forget to leave the shingles on the garage 1” over the edge. I have drip edge. ...
A: Normally you would leave about 1/2 inch overhang from the drip edge. Problems you could experience ...
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| replacement of vents | 8/8/2007 |
Q: My roofer agreed to take out my existing static vents and replace them with an attic fan as well as ...
A: Absolutely not.........Is he prepared to be sued when and if someone falls through the hole or ...
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| roofing | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Can roof paper and shingles be laid on top of wet OSB? We were to lay the roof paper this afternoon, ...
A: If possible do not cover the wet OSB. It could create mold problems and possibly rot the boards. If ...
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| Best way to stop leaks | 8/2/2007 |
Q: My roof is about 30yrs old,Started to get leaks in two rooms.Is there a cheep way to do this? ...
A: The biggest problem with roof leaks is trying to find exactly where the water is coming in from. It ...
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| ridge vent | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I am building a garage and I am ready to shingle the roof. I am having trouble finding 3 tab ...
A: Although I am not familiar with the product you mention, I did find something similar. Web site ...
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| Roof pitches | 7/31/2007 |
Q: What are the minimums roof slopes for tile and composition shingle roof?
A: Roofing with shingles should be a minimum of 3/12 pitch. The more slope there is, the better the ...
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| cathedral condensation leak? | 7/30/2007 |
Q: HOW DO I FIX A CONDENSATION LEAK FROM MY IMPROPERLY CONSTRUCTED CATHEDRAL STYLE CEILING?
A: Difficult to tell without being able to see what type of structure you have. There are so many ...
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| architectual shingles | 7/29/2007 |
Q: my husband and i just paid to have a new roof put on our house. we chose architectural shingles but ...
A: Usually the shingles are staggered by 1/3 or 1/2 or 6" depending on the installer. Without seeing ...
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| Missing Felt Paper | 7/27/2007 |
Q: We are selling our house and the roofing inspector discovered that we do not have any felt paper ...
A: I don't believe it!!!!! I have not heard of a similar case like this before. I can only suggest you ...
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| Flat Garage Roof | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 50 year old 2 car garage that is leaking pretty bad. It is a gently sloping roof almost ...
A: I'm not too sure what you mean by "roll paper". If you mean the black tar paper, then it is no ...
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| felt paper vs Tamko Moisture Guard plus | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I live in NY Long Island. All of the high end contractors want to install some type of heavy duty ...
A: I have to admit I am not familiar with either of the first two products you mention. Having lived ...
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| new roof has waves in it when hot | 7/22/2007 |
Q: Just purchased a house with cathedral ceilings, completely open span, wood ceilings, and no attic. ...
A: It could be after a while as it looks as if the shingles are expanding and contracting with the ...
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| roof jacks | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I'm painting my uncle's house and I have to place roof jacks on the roof (2nd floor) which just had ...
A: I can't understand why you would ruin the new shingle edges as ladder jacks would be your solution. ...
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| roof for screened in porch | 6/27/2007 |
Q: We're adding a screened in porch with an A frame roof that will be attached to our existing home ...
A: It is always best to install flashing if possible. The other alternative is to seal or caulk the ...
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| funny shingle pattern | 6/27/2007 |
Q: we just had a new roof put on our home using a professional roofing company and certainteed landmark ...
A: Send pictures to me and I'll try and see what the problem might be. I may not be able too. ...
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| funny shingle pattern | 6/26/2007 |
Q: we just had a new roof put on our home using a professional roofing company and certainteed landmark ...
A: Without being able to see your particular problem, it is very difficult to find a reason for the ...
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| Wrong Shingles | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I recently had a roof put on an investment property but the contractor put 20-year instead of ...
A: First of all, so much depends on where you live. For instance; in Florida, 30 year shingles only ...
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| Shingling Gambrel Roof | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I build a 12x24 mini barn storage shed, the two hips of the roof are a 30 degree angle and the peak ...
A: The shingles need to be cut about an inch from the center of the hip or ridge. Then use regular 3 ...
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| metal roof over top of shingles | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I am helping a friend of mine remodel a home in Southern Indiana, and we want to put a metal roof ...
A: Not necessary to put anything else down apart from tar/felt paper. This assumes the roof decking is ...
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| cheap roofing materials | 6/17/2007 |
Q: We have an old house that is leaking and needs to be re-roofed in places. We are on a very tight ...
A: I find it hard to believe you can't find rolled roofing. I thought that a store like Lowes or Home ...
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| replace roof and install a radiant heat barrier | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I have an 1800 sf house built in 1961. It currently has 3 layers of shingles and the attic is ...
A: Here is a website that should explain the benefits and how to install radiant heat barriers. With ...
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| Low slope tar over car decking | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to help a friend replace some dry rot in the car decking roof at the edge of the eves. ...
A: Usually if you remove the fascia board and lift the drip edge, you can splice a 2" x 4" on to the ...
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| Concrete Rood Tiles | 6/14/2007 |
Q: My house has red concrete roof tiles. The paint coating on some of the tiles is gone and I can see ...
A: As I recently moved from Georgia to Panama, Central America, I am familiar with the product. It is ...
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| Seller & Inspector said one layer: Not! | 6/13/2007 |
Q: At purchase of my house 4-1/2 yrs. ago, Seller and Inspector said it had one layer of shingles that ...
A: It was not clear to me wether you had the inspection before or after you bought the house but my ...
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| roofing | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I have an old apartment building that was originally a church building. I need to replace the roof. ...
A: I am 99.999% sure you would have to tear off the old roof for two reasons: 1. The weight may be too ...
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| Metal Roofing | 6/10/2007 |
Q: We are looking to replace our shingle roof that, my husband installed 23 years. There are no leaks ...
A: I have installed 5 V Crimped metal roofing directly over shingles with great success. Although they ...
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| Water leaks on ceiling in a double wide trailer | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I bought a double wide trailer. I noticed brown spots coming from the center of the trailer as if it ...
A: It sounds as if your problem can only be one of two possible causes: 1. If the spots appear after a ...
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| Roofing Shingles | 6/9/2007 |
Q: Should I tear off the old asphalt shingles before roofing and what is the best 30 yr shingle to buy?
A: Depending on local code, you may be able to roof over existing shingles providing the sheathing, ...
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| reroofing | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I want to re-roof my house with 30-yr architectural shingles. Our house is a 44' x 16' ranch with a ...
A: I'll try and answer your questions in order: 1. Not necessary to use a new drip edge if the existing ...
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| Roof Sheathing buckling | 6/8/2007 |
Q: The roof sheathing is buckling between the rafters at the horizontal joints on a roof that is about ...
A: You sure do have a problem. Very difficult to resolve. About the only thing you can do is to install ...
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| Roll roofing | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 by 10 shed that I am going to re do the roof...with the same stuff, roll roofing. What ...
A: I would put a layer of felt paper down first. Then overlap the roll roofing by at least 4". If ...
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| Nail tenting in roof | 6/7/2007 |
Q: We're selling out house and were told by an inspector that there's nail tenting on some of the ...
A: I once worked on a metal roof which was extremely steep. What I did was to throw a long rope over ...
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| New Roof | 6/6/2007 |
Q: We had a new roof put on about 2 months ago (I think it was Timberline GAF 35 year asphalt ...
A: This is quite normal. The amount of granules coming of the roof depends on wether the installers ...
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| New roof job - protruding nails in attic | 6/3/2007 |
Q: We recently had a new roof installed (cedar shingle tear off, install plywood and shingle). We now ...
A: You bet this is normal. The nails poking through the plywood serve two functions: 1. The inspector ...
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| Roofing | 5/31/2007 |
Q: What is the code for how many nails to put in a shingle in Houma, La?
A: Simple answer - 80 nails per shingle and two pounds of glue. You have to forgive my British sense of ...
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| Roof Coatings on Rolled Roof | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I have a eleven year old rolled roof which is still in fairly good condition, no leaks, but it is ...
A: "Kool Seal" is a good product I have used on metal, asphalt and rubber roofs. It works pretty well ...
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| carpenter bees | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I have a problem with carpenter bees eating my facia boards. I live in Northern New Jersey, it ...
A: Been there - done that. But only when the little boogers were eating the fascia boards. I ended up ...
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| Roofing | 5/28/2007 |
Q: How do you attach a new front porch roof to an existing roof gable?
A: Without being able to see exactly what you are dealing with, it is virtually impossible to answer ...
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| Insulated Aluminum Roof - leaking seams | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I've got a 7-year old insulated aluminum roof system (approx. 60' wide x 10' deep) over a patio ...
A: Seems a little high to me and I doubt if the "5 year warranty" would be covered if the movement of ...
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| Roofing | 5/23/2007 |
Q: In January 04 we had an additional layer of asphalt shingles placed over the original shingles. Our ...
A: Only thing I can come up with is that the extra insulating value just tipped the balance for ...
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| Roofing | 5/23/2007 |
Q: In January 04 we had an additional layer of asphalt shingles placed over the original shingles. Our ...
A: First of all, rest assured the house is not going to fall down. Secondly, like others, I have no ...
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| water heater tank and roofing | 5/21/2007 |
Q: We have a solar water heater on top of our roof. We now want to replace the shingles. Our ...
A: I'm not sure I understand your question. Do you have solar panels on the roof or is it just a tank ...
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| Ridge Vents | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I am having a new roof put on a residential home in Clearwater Florida. One contractor wants to use ...
A: I would say I prefer the metal ridge vents as I believe they give a little more air flow. Be sure to ...
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| new roofing over old roofing | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I just had a roofing contractor come to my home and told me that he would be able to put new roof ...
A: As far as I know, you can do a roof over the existing one. You would need to check on your local ...
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| Roof delamination | 5/15/2007 |
Q: Greetings, Our builder is nearing completion in the construction of our new house. Last week I ...
A: What a good name ! Sounds as if you do have a problem. Four things come to mind... 1. The sheathing ...
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| Shingles Buckling | 5/11/2007 |
Q: We are in the process of selling our home and recently had an inspection. The inspector noted that ...
A: That's a tricky one but not impossible to fix. You will have to get to the sheathing and nail or ...
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| Installing a Rolled Roofing | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I recently had my rolled roofing replaced and the installer used staples. I have been told that ...
A: I have never heard of staples being used on roll roofing. Problem is that they can cut into or ...
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| Roofs for cathedral ceilings | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I have cathedral ceiling in my home and the roof is a "hot roof" made with SIP's. Several months ...
A: I'm sorry Rita. This appears to be outside my expertise for two reasons: 1. I am not familiar with ...
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| tarp a burned roof | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 25Wx160L two story apartment. Roof is gone. Need input on a temp roof system or ideas how ...
A: That's a tricky one. It depends on wether the decking has gone or not. I guess it has if it burned. ...
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| Granular Spray Coat On Asphalt Shingles | 5/7/2007 |
Q: We have a new asphalt shingle roof in Atlanta, Georgia. Our neighborhood Association says the color ...
A: Sorry to say I have never heard of this before. You might try contacting some of the shingle ...
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| Re-roofing over an existing Timerberline | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I'm getting ready to replace my roof. I currently have a Timberline roof that was put on about 10 ...
A: I don't see any reason why you can't roof over your existing one. I would put a layer of 30# felt ...
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| Rain started during re-roofing project | 5/5/2007 |
Q: My roofing crew started replacing my old roof yesterday. They had removed about 10 feet of old ...
A: I recommend a handy web site for you to look at. It is www.noaa.gov It gives fairly accurate weather ...
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| 30 yr. Composition roofing | 5/4/2007 |
Q: How long have 30yr roofs been in production and widely in use?
A: To be perfectly honest, I don't have any idea. At least as long as I have been in the U.S. (25 ...
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| Low sloped shingled roof 90 % covered | 5/4/2007 |
Q: Can a shingled roof be covered over with materials other than new shingles. without removing,if so ...
A: The ony way to roof over shingles that I can think of is to use standing seam metal panels. You are ...
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| roof is rolling at he edges | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I've noticed that my 10 year old roof is turning up at the edges. This is a T-lock roof, and the ...
A: You know they say "You learn something new every day?". Well, that's me. I have never heard of a ...
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| blackened areas | 5/2/2007 |
Q: my roof is only 5 years old(comp shingle sierra gray) and I noticed that there are dark black areas ...
A: Without being able to see the problem, it is virtually impossible to diagnose a cause and remedy. It ...
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| Condensation issues | 5/2/2007 |
Q: we bought our home in 2006 from the original owner who had it custom built in 1991. It has very high ...
A: I am sorry to say this sounds like a major problem which I am ill equipped to offer any advice or ...
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| roof replacement | 5/1/2007 |
Q: is it ever allright to install a new roof over the shingles without tearing off the old shingles
A: You would need to check your local building dept. Usually, in my experience, a "roof over" is ...
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| Drip Edge Guards | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I live in eastern PA and would like to know if it is wise to install facia drip edge on a 8 year old ...
A: I am surprised that drip edge was not installed when the roof was shingled. I am not aware of any ...
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| roofing terminology | 4/29/2007 |
Q: A client is being sued under a contract to "dry in" a roof on an emergency basis. I am unfamiliar ...
A: I don't think a tarp would qualify as it is not a permanent fixture and yes dried in does mean made ...
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| roofing terminology | 4/29/2007 |
Q: A client is being sued under a contract to "dry in" a roof on an emergency basis. I am unfamiliar ...
A: As far as I am aware, the term "dried in" means exactly that. In the event of rain, the roof will ...
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| Attic fan does not shut off | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I have a colonial home with no soffits. I recently added two vents on the east and west sides and 4 ...
A: Several factors may be responsible for your problem. 1. Insufficient ventilation. 2. Faulty ...
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| Roofing replacement | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I currently have woodshakes and is planning to replace my roof with lightweight tile or metal ...
A: You are right on both counts. Having lived in Culver City, Santa Monica and Simi Valley myself, I ...
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| 1:12 pitch roof | 4/24/2007 |
Q: "My addition is 15 x 25 and has a 1:12 pitch. I currently have rolled roofing and have coated it ...
A: I am sorry to say that I cannot answer the question about the snow and ice shield as I have had no ...
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| Nearly flat re-roof | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I have a friend that has a garage that was added and the builder used a nearly flat roof (approx. ...
A: I am not too sure about your problem but the only suggestion I can offer is to possibly use a roll ...
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| Shingle repair | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I want to remove 2 satellite dishes from a 2 year old asphalt roof. When I finish, how do I repair ...
A: As the roof is only two years old I would recommend replacing the shingles with the holes in them. ...
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| Curved Drip Edge | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I have a curved front door overhang. Because of a low pitch, the roofing is a membrane. It currently ...
A: The only way to avoid cutting the drip edge that I can bring to mind, is to use a crimping tool on ...
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| No vents | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I own a home in Pennsylvania Poconos built 40 years ago I believe -it is unusually shaped with a ...
A: I believe this question is outside my expertise and I am confused as to wether you have actual ...
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| roof damage from radient barrier? | 4/17/2007 |
Q: We are trying to cool our upstairs one contractor says spray on radiant barrier but another says ...
A: I have to admit that I am not familiar with spray on radiant barrier. I have always used the rolled ...
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| roof deck sheathing | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I have an old house. The roof decking consists of old decking boards with small gaps between them ...
A: Two suggestions: 1. If your roofing man thinks he can do it, try and bring it back to the original. ...
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| Re-roofing 'new' house | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of purchasing a 20-year old home and the inspector and two roofers have told me ...
A: The degree of difficulty depends on the degree of demolition. If some of the roof decking/sheathing ...
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| roof deck sheathing | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I have an old house. The roof decking consists of old decking boards with small gaps between them ...
A: I know exactly what you are talking about. It rather depends on wether the boards run on a 45 degree ...
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| Tear off time | 4/3/2007 |
Q: We are at a point that we need to tear off our roof since it has 2 layers. How do I pick a quality ...
A: Back again Tom. Not sure about "The System", to be perfectly truthful, I have not heard of it before ...
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| Tear off time | 4/3/2007 |
Q: We are at a point that we need to tear off our roof since it has 2 layers. How do I pick a quality ...
A: Tearing off two layers of roofing is just too much fun. If you are doing it yourself buy a roofing ...
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| Tamko pricing | 4/1/2007 |
Q: do you know if there is a great deal of difference in price in the Tamko Heritage 30 and going to ...
A: I have no clue as to the difference in price for the items you mentioned. However, I am sure that ...
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| Leaky sunroom roof | 3/28/2007 |
Q: My aluminum sunroof roof is leaking. The roofing contractor says this is a common problem and that ...
A: Always difficult to prescribe what is best to do in a situation like yours. So much depends on how ...
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| Extending downspout to gutters | 3/28/2007 |
Q: Is there less wear on the shingles if upper roof downspouts are extended to the gutters instead of ...
A: If possible put gutters wherever you can. Not only does it eliminate water running down usually next ...
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| roof pitch | 3/27/2007 |
Q: is there any way to measure roof pitch without getting on top of the roof/
A: Yes indeed. All you need to do is take a four foot level, a tape measure and a six or eight foot ...
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| What to do with old shingles? | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I'm tearing down an old shed in my back yard that my father built about twenty years ago. I'm not ...
A: You would have to check with your local land fill or waste collection service. So much depends on ...
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| Roof cost | 3/26/2007 |
Q: What is a good price per square for someone to roof my house in eastern North Carolina? It is mostly ...
A: Hard to estimate as so much depends on if you are including tear off and repairs to rotten sheathing ...
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| Flat to pitched roof | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 40 year old house that has one side pitched and the other flat. I would like to bring the ...
A: This is really a job for a professional contractor. You would be getting into various calculations ...
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| Felt | 3/25/2007 |
Q: Ok, I am in a situation. I am roofing my house and have some help from two individuls. 1 who is a ...
A: Normally you would use the drip edge as a guide to cut the felt and the shingles can be measured and ...
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| Roofing shingle quality & tear-off questions... | 3/24/2007 |
Q: We need a new roof and I have a general idea of what I want (dimensional asphalt shingles), but no ...
A: I don't know why this was sent to me as Stan had already answered your question. He is right in his ...
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| roofing systems | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering, are there any specific requirements about installing a roof system?? if there ...
A: As I mentioned before, the life of a roof depends on what you intend to install. I did, however, ...
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| roofing systems | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering, are there any specific requirements about installing a roof system?? if there ...
A: I can't quite understand your question. Regarding specific requirements, of course there are and ...
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| Boards on each end of my roof | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I live in Phoenix, AZ and I have an asphalt shingle roof that is approximately 12 years old. The ...
A: Been there. Done that. Etc. Etc. This is tricky problem, but not, by any means, impossible. ...
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| Black alge spots on asphalt roof | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Mr Owen: There are only three places on my roof that are stained with black algae. I use a mixture ...
A: I had a similar question on December 26th last year. I suggested a product called "Spray and ...
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| roof ventilation | 3/18/2007 |
Q: I am living in Vancouver,B.C and I am going to replace my old cedar shingle roof with the duroid ...
A: O.K. Andrew. I think the vents you refer to are FA 50 Not AF 50 made by Famco. They give 50 sq ...
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| Tin vs. shingle roof on a log home | 3/18/2007 |
Q: We are researching log homes and would like to compare R-values, etc. between shingles and tin ...
A: Insulation values are not usually a consideration when deciding on which type of roof material to ...
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| roof ventilation | 3/17/2007 |
Q: I am living in Vancouver,B.C and I am going to replace my old cedar shingle roof with the duroid ...
A: I'm not quite sure how to answer your question as I do not know the type and size of your existing ...
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| drain vent pipes | 3/12/2007 |
Q: We have drain vent pipes on our roof, there's an odor coming from them that we think is coming from ...
A: This so easy. Allow me to take it step by step: 1. What are you doing on the roof at your age? 2. ...
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| pet poisoning roofers?? | 3/12/2007 |
Q: Roofers on house. Dry cat food kept out in backyard underneat a pingpong table...Recently one cat ...
A: My dear Angie. As an extreme cat lover (I used to have five, now down to one), you have my sincere ...
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| roof & drip edge | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I had a roof installed by my son. I had new facia boards installed along with soffits and drip edge. ...
A: Your son is absolutely right. "Been there and done that". Three choices to remedy the problem: 1. ...
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| roof | 3/4/2007 |
Q: my 83yearold friend hired a man to put metal roofin on his mobile home, it had asphalt shingles the ...
A: I seem to be plagued with stories of bad construction lately. Your problem is right in line... ...
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| Affect of attic ventilation on asphalt shingle life | 2/28/2007 |
Q: What affect does the air temperature in the attic of a wood framed structure have on the expected ...
A: Having lived in Naples and Punta Gorda, I certainly know what you are referring to. Basically, the ...
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| covering medal roof with shingles | 2/25/2007 |
Q: Mikael i was told i could put shingles right over my medal roof on my mobil home. my question is ...
A: I think, without seeing your existing roof, you have two choices. 1. If your roof is flat metal you ...
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| Ventilation | 2/24/2007 |
Q: The mold was there when we moved in. It has stayed the same in the past three years. I installed ...
A: If it is black looking simply spray it with a 50/50 solution of bleach. I would suggest it is from a ...
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| Ventilation | 2/24/2007 |
Q: I purchased my house a few years ago, and the roof is fairly new. The roof has soffit and ridge ...
A: I do not believe that the gable vents would affect the ventilation in your attic if they are up ...
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| Roll Roofing | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I have a structure with a 3 tab shingle, but at about minimum slope. The roof is only 5 years old, ...
A: Your problem may very well be the fact that the tar paper/felt under the shingles does not have ...
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| leaking roof | 2/13/2007 |
Q: Will prolonged snow and ice on a roof cause it to leak? I have asphalt shingles and about a 6/12 ...
A: Although I do not have experience with the conditions you describe, you did not mention if you do ...
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| Possible Ice Damning Problem | 2/12/2007 |
Q: OUR HOUSE WAS BUILT JUST OVER 2 YRS AGO. WE LIVE IN UPSTATE NY. THEREFORE, OUR WINTERS ARE SNOWY. WE ...
A: I must apologize for not being able to answer your question. It sounds as if you have a serious ...
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| When is the best time to put on a new roof? | 2/9/2007 |
Q: I live in New York and we need a new roof on our house, it leaks and there is ice in the attic due ...
A: I did respond to your question a few hours ago and was not able to send it, so, here goes again. ...
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| ice dams | 2/6/2007 |
Q: was wondering if you could recommend the best way to remove ice dams from roof(i realize the problem ...
A: This is totally outside my scope. I have never come across "ice dams" as I refuse to live in a cold ...
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| insulation | 2/5/2007 |
Q: We live in NE PA and are having a problem with condensation in the winter. The man who built our ...
A: My answer is a simple "No". May I respectfully suggest you try this website - ...
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| 5 ply tar roof replacement/repair | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I have a friend that has a old house with a very very flat roof. I have been looking up info, so I ...
A: I am sorry to say this is outside my field. I never got into flat rolled or hot mop roofing. It is a ...
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| GAF vs. Certainteed | 2/2/2007 |
Q: we're getting a 30-year architectural roof. The roofer we're choosing typically uses GAF, but he ...
A: Having used both products, I have to be honest and say, personally, I don't think one is any better ...
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| tar on the roof | 1/31/2007 |
Q: My roof is leaking into my business. Someone said that i could plug the holes and tar it. How long ...
A: Always a tricky situation. So much depends on how big the holes are and how many. Also what ...
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| new roof | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I live in New Jersey. The temp here is below freezing and most days are very windy. Is it wise to ...
A: I think it would depend on what type of roof material you would be using. Asphalt roofing shingles ...
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| architectural shingles | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I finished shingling my house a couple weeks ago and I am noticing that the architectural shingles ...
A: My dear Matt. How did you know? This very day I was on a roof on which I laid the same shingles as ...
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| pitch | 1/24/2007 |
Q: What is the min pitch that comp shingles can be used with out problems? I have a cottage that for ...
A: I have replaced rolled roofing with shingles where the roof was very nearly flat. (About a 1/12 ...
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| 30 lb. underlayment | 1/2/2007 |
Q: How long can 30lb. Felt Underlayment be left exposed to the elements? I am building a home, metal ...
A: You are right. Metro have a good product wether you are having the "Standing Seam" or "Metal tile" ...
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| repairing roof | 1/2/2007 |
Q: my daughter has just spent her last penny buying a victorian style stone two storey semi detached ...
A: As I live in Georgia, USA, I am not familiar with slate roofs. However, I would suggest you try and ...
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| MOLD ON ROOF | 12/31/2006 |
Q: The north side of my roof is damaged badly by mold growth. The mold has eaten the asphalt. The roof ...
A: What a question. Without seeming rude, I find it difficult to understand how this problem came to ...
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| metal or asphalt | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I have a manufactured home 24x48 with detached garage 20x30 approx. currently roofed with a single ...
A: You certainly have a problem. If your roof has been leaking for years, what is the condition of the ...
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| Green Growth on Roof | 12/26/2006 |
Q: I moved into a 1958 rancher with a very good asphalt roof according to our home inspector. I see ...
A: Yes there is a liquid solution you can use on your roof. In fact there are probably 10,000 products ...
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| roof repair | 12/23/2006 |
Q: I took satellite dish off my roof, but now I have holes where the bolts were screwed in. How should ...
A: It depends on what kind of roof you have. If it is Asphalt shingles, I would very carefully lift ...
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| roof repairs | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I have consulted a professional co that has been in business a long time and came recommended by a ...
A: Firstly it is always tricky to try and fix a leaky roof no matter what it has covering it. When a ...
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| ridge vent bump | 12/20/2006 |
Q: We just had our Cape re roofed here in Southeastern Mass and had a ridge vent installed. We have a ...
A: I think I know exactly what you are talking about although I have never seen it. I can only offer ...
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| Chaning pitch | 12/17/2006 |
Q: I am purchasing an older home, app. 25 years old. The lot is heavily wooded, and therefore debris ...
A: Of course you can change the roof in any way you like providing you have a trustworthy and ...
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| roofing | 12/17/2006 |
Q: what is the correct nailing pattern for button caps on felt underlayment for shingles. . thank you
A: Several factors need to be considered when nailing down the tar paper: 1. How long will it be before ...
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| condo roof | 12/15/2006 |
Q: Is the space under the condo roof (flat roof) connect to each other? Our condo ( 5 unit in one ...
A: The short answer to your question is that I have no clue. It so much depends on when and where the ...
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| Starter course shingle question | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I'm buying a house and the inspector told me that the comp. shingle starter course was laid wrong ...
A: My dear Rob. What can I say? "Been there and definitely done that". My house in Georgia was exactly ...
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| roofing short life | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I had a new rood installed about 10 years ago with the Owens corning 25 year life surf green ...
A: Your question is very complex and without physically seeing your roof it is difficult to address all ...
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| flat roof deck | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I need a roof materail that can be used as a deck...what should I use?
A: The only thing I can think of is roll roofing. It has the same qualities as regular shingle roofing ...
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| fixing a valley roof | 12/12/2006 |
Q: we are thinking of buying a new house,but have noticed the house has been extended and has a valley ...
A: I have to assume you mean you are considering buying a new house to you and not a brand new house. ...
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| asphalt roofing | 12/11/2006 |
Q: 20 years later & I am doing a complete rip off of asphalt shingles. contractor walking on my roof ...
A: You certainly seem to have a problem. First of all, I have to assume you do not live in a "snow ...
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| roofing nails | 12/11/2006 |
Q: My family is re-roofing an old double wide mobile home and we don't know how many nails it takes to ...
A: I have always used Florida code as a guideline for nailing shingles. The simple answer is six per ...
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