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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Parapet Wall | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My church has a building that was built in the late forties and was used first as an A&P ... A: Aloha Lonnie, Unfortunately, it would be almost impossible to say, without seeing the situation ... | |
| Ridge vents and power attic vents together | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Mark, I recently had my roof replaced due to hail damage and roofer recommended taking out my ... A: They can interfere with each other, mostly because when the powered vents come on, they are going to ... | |
| Noises Above the Ceiling | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me. We moved into our one-story home about 3 years ago. This home was ... A: Sounds like the roof is heating up and there is shifting between the sheathing and the framing. This ... | |
| Roof Intake vent | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Mark, Have you had experience installing slant back roof louvers low on the roof for air intake. ... A: It can be done, but I find ignoring the manufacturer's suggestions is very risky business. Of ... | |
| Drip Edge | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Is a drip edge absolutely necessary? If it was not installed and the roof is completed without the ... A: Depends on what you mean by absolutely necessary. Will the building collapse without it? Not likely. ... | |
| Trusses load capability | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a structural question about the load bearing capability of the trusses in my ceiling. I have ... A: I really couldn't tell you. Although you've provided a lot of information, it's not nearly enough. ... | |
| Increasing the slope | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I live in the northeast and my roof slope is 3/12. I need the snow to slide off. I would like a ... A: Yes, it's certainly possible, but may depend on how your building is constructed. But my guess is it ... | |
| Roofers cost | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: My question is more about the roofer then the shingle. I had IKO shingles, architecture design, ... A: I can't really help you with the cost question, at least not directly. But hopefully I can give you ... | |
| Condensation | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I Have a question well actually a very unique circumstance that happened to my home and I was ... A: Wow! What a story. I have to beg off looking for similar situations, I just don't have the time. ... | |
| foil bubble wrap | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I am insulating a metal roof, to finish it for another use. If I put foil bubble wrap under ... A: No, it shouldn't. But be sure to leave the recommended clearance between the bubblewrap insulation ... | |
| Low slope roof carpentry | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: Mark I am building a third floor addition. From the front the roof currently slopes to a 1x6 ridge ... A: I think I understand your situation, you have a roof rising to an existing ridge, and you are going ... | |
| 30 LB UL felt paper | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: After putting on the felt paperall over the roof..Is it ok to leave it uncovered when it is raining? ... A: Generally rain is not a problem. If it had been really windy at the same time, ie - like a ... | |
| unsupported roof overhang | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: am building a shed 10'X12' and I want a 24" roof overhang over the door side of the building. The ... A: No problem. If all you need is a 24" overhang, and assuming you don't live where the snow gets ... | |
| new construction roofing. | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Mark,my daughter is having a new home built,this week contractors put on the plywood and it has ... A: One day of rain shouldn't be an issue. But that's provided they used, as they are supposed to by ... | |
| tree house roof | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I am building a tree house for my kids. I am putting up 3/8 plywood for the small rafter roof I am ... A: I'd suggest you look into staples rather than nails. As for light weight shingles, you might look ... | |
| Roof vents | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I own a home in Milwaukee, WI, with a hip roof. Would you recommend slant back roof vents over a ... A: I'd tend to go with the slant back vents. My reasoning is ridge venting is sometimes susceptible to ... | |
| roofing tie-in | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm in a double wide mobile home and i want to add on a screened in porch. i would like to install a ... A: With the ridge running perpendicular to the existing structure, your rafters shouldn't be falling on ... | |
| roofing tie-in | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm in a double wide mobile home and i want to add on a screened in porch. i would like to install a ... A: Assuming your ridge is running the 10' dimension with the 12' running parallel with the wall of the ... | |
| tar in my yard | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: i had a roof ripped off and construction company left it exposed with half the roof down to the ... A: Aloha Diane, Not sure what sort of roof you had, but if you have substantial amounts of tar in ... | |
| Flat metal roof (old) | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a metal flat roof (1 1/4" per foot slope). The metal looks like it 12" by 18 or 24" sections ... A: Yeah, those older style metal roofs, comprised of small panels, are not all that good these days, ... | |
| Hip Roof w/ chimney offset from valley | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: Mark, I'm a contractor dealing with a hip roof and chimney that is offset from the left side ... A: Looks good to me, as best I can tell. As for steepness of angles, I'm not sure there is such a ... | |
| damage to rafters and trusses ,roof | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I think my roof was raised during a really bad storm and then dropped back down because a lot of my ... A: Not sure I can really help you as there's so many different symptoms that such a action could result ... | |
| ice shield | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: If the roof is not heated (like shop or carport) does it need ice shield or can it be felt paper ... A: Ice shields are typically called for at the juncture of eaves to the roof over heated space. The ... | |
| hip roof bracing! | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Hey; i am a bit of a handyman and would like to change my gable end for a hip ques. what is the best ... A: Sorry this took so long to get back to you. I've had a lot of distractions. In any case, first some ... | |
| noises in attic | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: We live in a 1 story 12 year old stucco house with a tile roof in southern CA. About 6 months ago ... A: Yes, solar heating of the roof would lead to noises not just when the roof deck is expanding, but ... | |
| noises in attic | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: We live in a 1 story 12 year old stucco house with a tile roof in southern CA. About 6 months ago ... A: Sorry about the delay, thought I had already answered this. As to your last set of questions, yes, ... | |
| cedar shingle vs. Malarkey Legacy | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Aloha Mark, We live in Hawaii Kai and are replacing a Maxi-Tile roof that is failing. We have 3 ... A: Aloha Steve, Well, this is strictly personal, but unless a client specifically wanted the cedar ... | |
| Tiled Vaulted Roof | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My house with the Tiled vault was built in the year 2002. Now , since last 1 year, the tiles have ... A: Yes, this is potentially a serious issue. Those tiles should not be coming out. They should be in ... | |
| volume ceiling ventilation | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I need to vent a volume ceiling rafter space at the upper side just before it contacts a vertical ... A: I don't quite understand the eave venting situation but it's apparent venting up or through the wall ... | |
| volume ceiling ventilation | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I need to vent a volume ceiling rafter space at the upper side just before it contacts a vertical ... A: First, a couple of questions: Is the head wall open to the outside on the other side from the ... | |
| re-covering the firewall between 2 semi-detached homes | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: We live in Montreal, and have had a hard winter for our roof. some water got in along our firewall ... A: Aloha John, First off, let me say I'm not familiar with the building codes of Montreal, so take ... | |
| flat roof | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: FPL wants to coat my low pitch mfgr. home roof with a pigmented polyurethane coating to improve ... A: Aloha George, By FPL I'm guessing you mean Florida Power and Light. If so, I'd sort of tend to ... | |
| roof | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: i have shingles on my roof. i was looking at the roof and there is a dark spot on it. the shingles ... A: Aloha Deb, Quite frankly, I haven't the slightest clue. First off, is this wet spot there all ... | |
| Flat roof various surfaces | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: My parents live above a commercial building where one area is a flat roof that has wood decking over ... A: Sorry about not getting back to you sooner, I've been distracted. It will likely be necessary to ... | |
| Raising the Ceiling | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I have an old General Store/Country Cafe in East Texas and would like to take out the ceiling to ... A: Aloha Natalin, First off, it's nearly impossible for me to visualize what you are talking about ... | |
| Attic Fan | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I live in a HOA townhouse with a steep roof built in 2002. It has a large attic that I use for ... A: Aloha David, It might help, some. But as you'll be using essentially the same inlets and outlets, ... | |
| attic ventilation | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I replaced my cedar shingle roof with a black dimensional asphalt shingle and now my attic is ... A: Aloha Jim, You do itemize some of the potential drawbacks of powered attic ventilation. The issue ... | |
| attic ventilation | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I replaced my cedar shingle roof with a black dimensional asphalt shingle and now my attic is ... A: Aloha Jim, One reason, at the very least, your attic is not unbearably hot is that you changed the ... | |
| roof/water damage to mobile home | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: Part of my roof was 'peeled' back during a storm and exposed to heavy rain. Loss of insulation, ... A: Aloha Annette, Wow, you really got whacked. The wiring should be OK, however, any electrical ... | |
| heat in garage | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old roof with a ridge vent in the summer time my garage is so hot it is unbarable to ... A: Aloha Rick, There are a number of ways to obtain relief from solar induced heat. First, obviously, ... | |
| Matching an Existing Roofing Profile | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I am a contractor in Eastern Oregon. We have been hired to replace damaged metal roofing on a metal ... A: Aloha Troy, Yes, there likely to be a number of manufacturers that produce this profile, though the ... | |
| Hip Roof w/ chimney offset from valley | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Mark, I'm a contractor dealing with a hip roof and chimney that is offset from the left side ... A: Aloha Kirby, Thanks for the picture, it helps greatly to explain the situation. And yes, you have ... | |
| Reroofing balcony/Tile finishes | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: We are reroofing a balcony in Boynton Beach Florida that is joists with 5/8 plywood and hot mopped. ... A: Aloha Keith, Well, first off, not enough of the right information, ie - what is the span of the ... | |
| Second opinion on Shingles.... | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have the CertianTeed shingles that failed on my roof right now. They were installed in 1999, and ... A: Aloha Anita, Sorry, I can't really help much here. CertainTeed is a well known brand with a ... | |
| EPDM gutter seams | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: What kind of glue is needed to seal the joints in EPDM gutter liners? A: Aloha Bruce, It needs to be a specific formula for EPDM usage. ... | |
| Attic insulation in Las Vegas | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: My daughter owns a townhouse in Henderson Nevada, close to Las Vegas. I don't know how many inches ... A: Aloha Susan, That's a controversial issue, how much insulation of what kind is optimum. And, ... | |
| Barrel shaped roof- can we clay tile? | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: Mark- We are building a large Tuscan/Spanish style home with a clay tile (double) roof. There is a ... A: It can be done, but the watchword is "carefully, very, very carefully". Since there is already a ... | |
| Hip RAFTER PROJECTION | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: how do I get the formula for this question. The hip rafter projection of a roof with a 16" common ... A: Aloha Chris, Well, assuming you are asking for the horizontal distance the hip rafter should extend ... | |
| flat roof lean- to | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm building a lean-to against my out building and wondered how much of a drop I need for proper ... A: Aloha Dan, That depends on what sort of roofing you are going to use. Unless you plan to use a ... | |
| new roof shingle deflections | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I live in Houston, TX, and after Hurricane Ike damage, the house received a new roof. Asphalt ... A: Aloha Steven, So they did not replace the building paper or roofing felt, or they did so only with ... | |
| new roof shingle deflections | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I live in Houston, TX, and after Hurricane Ike damage, the house received a new roof. Asphalt ... A: Aloha Steven, The picture you provided helps a lot. I wish there were more, but sometimes you have ... | |
| new roof shingle deflections | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I live in Houston, TX, and after Hurricane Ike damage, the house received a new roof. Asphalt ... A: Aloha Steven, Hard to say without actually seeing these 'ridges', but it doesn't sound like a ... | |
| Poison in "silver" roofing shingles? | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: A disabled friend of mine caught 2 pails rain water off her 3 year old home over the weekend. She ... A: Aloha Phyllis, Hard to say for sure it was the roofing that caused the plants to die, but it ... | |
| roof replacement | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: my home is about 60 yrs old and the roof was built with stick framing and there are no supporting ... A: Aloha Erik, Ooh, wonderful question. Unfortunately, not enough information to really give you a ... | |
| internal gutters | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: Church sanctuary, built 1986, has internal copper gutters. Leaking down interior and exterior walls. ... A: Aloha Henry, I am assuming by internal gutters you are referring to gutters in a sloped roof that ... | |
| Roofing | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I live in Columbus, Ohio and in July 2007 I had my roofing shingles replaced due to storm damage. A ... A: Aloha Rob, I would have to check to see what codes were in effect in Columbus at that time. The ... | |
| cutting slots when installing ridge vent | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: The ridge vent is a cobra....I can get into my attic easily...exactly what am I looking for? and ... A: Aloha Tom, Not quite sure what you are asking. Do you have a ridge vent called a Cobra, presumably ... | |
| roof | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: i wrote a few days ago and didn't know i could attach a photo. i took a picture of the ridge-bump ... A: Aloha Lena, Yes, it could have become more noticeable as a result of the weight of the snow. ... | |
| leaking roof | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Am presently doing roofing work due to unexpected leaking. Can a leak be repaired for good or will ... A: Aloha Pinky, If it's piping and not the roof itself, then there shouldn't be any problem, assuming ... | |
| shingle roof | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: the house i just purchased had an addition placed on long before i became the owner. after the ... A: Aloha Lena, I wouldn't think so. You've said it's hard to detect, though visible. You've said ... | |
| Roofing when everything is wet | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: What problems will I create if I put my additions roof on when everything is wet. Will it dry out ... A: Aloha Todd, Probably nothing and yes, it will most likely dry out. However, if it were me, I'd ... | |
| Choosing the right Shingle Color | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: Own an old tutor style home, needs a new roof. Home was built in the 1930's in upstate NY. It has ... A: Aloha Darlene, Big questions, hard to answer because they are primarily issues of personal taste. ... | |
| shingle replacement | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: Can I replace a asphalt shingle without removing nails? Some have already ripped off and some are ... A: Aloha James, Technically, no. Practically, well, whatever works, works. I certainly wouldn't ... | |
| Shingles | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: Are there any shingles with anti-mold and mildew properties? My current old roof has been badly ... A: Aloha Claris, Yes, there are roofing products with anti-algal/mold/mildew ingredients in them. ... | |
| roof | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: what is different between steep roof and low slope roof and where we use this roof A: Aloha Alia, Well, mostly it's just one is steep and the other is not. I know that sounds ... | |
| beam size for 24ft. clear span | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: Need to know what size beam I need to span 24ft (ridge beam) for roof of 8-12 pitch and a 25 lb. ... A: Aloha Doug, Sorry, I don't supply actual structural design. For one thing, it's likely I'm not ... | |
| Attic Ventilation Challenge | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I've been asking roofers how to best correct an attic ventilation problem that I have. I have been ... A: Aloha Lee, Wow, pictures and everything. You make me feel so loved. I couldn't have asked for much ... | |
| Roof vents coupled with Ridge vents | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Is it ok to have traditional roof vents combined with Ridge vents on a roof? I have both with what ... A: Aloha Denis, Aha, well, it would be good to determine that. If they are simple exhausts with no ... | |
| Roofing Shingles | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: What is the Best Asphalt Shingles to use living in a high wind area of the northeast. I am ... A: Aloha Len, That's a question I really can't answer. For one thing, I am not familiar with every ... | |
| roof on mile home to tie into new addition( needs to be raised above existing roof) | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1965 mobile home in ft. lauderdale. with a low arched slope roof. I want to add a room on ... A: Aloha Lily, I think I get the picture fairly clearly. And I don't think it's a problem. I wouldn't ... | |
| Roof vents coupled with Ridge vents | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Is it ok to have traditional roof vents combined with Ridge vents on a roof? I have both with what ... A: Aloha Denis, First off I would need to know what you mean by traditional roof vents, would these ... | |
| north wall and ceiling cracking/creaking | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: We moved into our home in July 2008. The house is 16 yrs old. When it is really windy a WNW wind ... A: Sorry to take so long on this, I've not been well. The walls creak in the wind because they are ... | |
| rafters | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: we installed chimney flashing kit 3 yrs ago on a chimney.3 yrs later the home owner called me and ... A: Well, the best way to find out is to ask. It may not get you an answer, but at least you will have ... | |
| rafters | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: we installed chimney flashing kit 3 yrs ago on a chimney.3 yrs later the home owner called me and ... A: Aloha Jon, Hard question to answer as it's mostly a matter of opinion. What you feel is just a bit ... | |
| Flat rubber roof replacment costs. | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Mr Sundberg, I am looking for anyone who can provide a geusstamet of costs per sq ft for complete ... A: Aloha Michael, I do not do estimates. Period. Maybe guestimates, but then only in casual ... | |
| moisture between roof and ceiling drywall | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I am having some repairs done to a ceiling in our family room. They just scraped off the texture and ... A: Aloha Caryn, The chalk like material is the gypsum in the gypsum board. Other than the type of ... | |
| GAF architect. shingles | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I am curious to know if one color of shingles is actually less efficient, in terms of heating and ... A: Aloha Stephanie, Good question. Answer, not really, though it depends on what you mean by ... | |
| Pebble Roof on Mid-century House | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: My house (built in 1956) needs a new roof. I guess you could call it a "butterfly" style, with one ... A: Aloha Shelley, Let me think about that. I would say I don't think the tar and gravel look is ... | |
| moisture between roof and ceiling drywall | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I am having some repairs done to a ceiling in our family room. They just scraped off the texture and ... A: Aloha Caryn, Well, yeah, that could have a bearing on things. If the house was moving about ... | |
| moisture between roof and ceiling drywall | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I am having some repairs done to a ceiling in our family room. They just scraped off the texture and ... A: Aloha Caryn, This is a tough one. It could be so many things, from a small leak in the roofing to ... | |
| Pebble Roof on Mid-century House | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: My house (built in 1956) needs a new roof. I guess you could call it a "butterfly" style, with one ... A: Aloha Shelley, Interesting roof and question. By 'pebble style roof' I am assuming you mean the ... | |
| pitch | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm building a 16x24x8 garage. with a width of 16feet what should the pitch of the roof be. A: Aloha Hollis, Well, there's no specific roof pitch for any given situation, other than what looks ... | |
| Shingle guarantee | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: We moved into our new home around the first of 2003 after having it built. I retained more than ... A: Aloha John, Well, not much I can tell you. If it was a discontinued material at the time it was ... | |
| Slanted Roof | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: Was thinking about using 2 2x8x14 to span a 20 foot barn, without middle poles. I'm planning on ... A: Aloha Chris, Not quite sure I understand what you want to do. But here's what I get, you have a ... | |
| Roof creaking, ceiling lifting | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Our house is a ranch, built on a slab in the 1980's. It is block and then brick. The roof is ... A: Oh my. You have a wide range of symptoms, some of which may be related to your roof and some of ... | |
| Concrete roofing | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a house in Mexico built completely from concrete block and it has a large flat concrete roof. ... A: Aloha Jeffry, There are several products, I'll list a few specifics, but you should consider them ... | |
| Concrete roofing | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a house in Mexico built completely from concrete block and it has a large flat concrete roof. ... A: Aloha Jeffrey, There are a number of coatings you can apply. Most likely, the choice will be more a ... | |
| ice sheild | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: Can you put ice sheild on a re-roof? A: Aloha Tom, Normally, yes. This assumes it is a shake, shingle or tile roof to begin with. An ice ... | |
| fiberglass | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Have patio presently has screen roof like a lanai. Would like to fiberglass it to keep it dry. Do ... A: Aloha Cindy, Well, that depends, is this patio in Hawaii? If so, I'd suggest you go to my web ... | |
| Roof Decking Requirements | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: In Texas...is there a code that states weather you can use 3/8 inch (plywood) decking, or should you ... A: Aloha Tim, I really couldn't tell you what the code in Texas is, and in any case. because codes are ... | |
| roofing | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: pls i'm designing a pre-school floor plan as a school project and i need detailed diagrams of roof ... A: Aloha Aisha, Well, no attachment so I can't comment on that. It seems to be a hit and miss sort of ... | |
| Attic frost | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I was watching TV when I heard a loud noise like something had fallen on the roof so I went out and ... A: Aloha Ron, Wow, you do live in the cold. I can't even imagine what that's like. Question, ... | |
| shingles | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: Is it better to clean off pine straw from shingles than leaving the pinestraw to keep the uv rays ... A: By pine straw I assume you mean pine needles. Next issue is whether the shingles in question are ... | |
| cold floor 2ond story | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I live in a condo in Indiana. My bedroom is over the garage and it is insulated walls and ceiling. ... A: Aloha Nancy, OK, I thought you said there was insulation in the ceiling of the garage (which would ... | |
| cold floor 2ond story | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I live in a condo in Indiana. My bedroom is over the garage and it is insulated walls and ceiling. ... A: Aloha Nancy, OK, from what you write, it sounds more like you have an infiltration problem than an ... | |
| cold floor 2ond story | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I live in a condo in Indiana. My bedroom is over the garage and it is insulated walls and ceiling. ... A: Aloha Nancy, I have a couple of questions for you: 1. What city and state are you in? 2. How old is ... | |
| roofing | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: can you install new felt and shingles on top of old roof A: Is the old roof the same type as proposed? If so, how many layers of old roofing are there? The code ... | |
| insulation for new home construction in Houston, tx | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: We are building a custom home just outside Houston. Our builder is recommending R11 for the wall ... A: Aloha Thomas According to the US Department of Energy, ... | |
| Timberline Shingles vs. Owens Corning Shingles | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: We recently had a new roof put on our house. We thought we were getting Timberline architectural ... A: Aloha Elliot, I'm sorry, I don't do price comparisons. It's simply impossible for anyone other ... | |
| soffit vents in historic district | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Sundberg, I am currently renovating historic home circa 1915. historic area, so lots of rules. ... A: Aloha Michael, You have my sympathies. I've done a lot of historical renovation, mostly in San ... | |
| attic | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I just moved in to this house which was built two years ago. I live in SW Connecticut. I'm just ... A: Aloha Tara, It's not too unusual to see light coming in around the edges of a roof, particularly if ... | |
| Brand new wood shingles - warped | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Mark, I just had over 7000 square feet of wood shingles installed on my home in Paradise Valley AZ ... A: Aloha Mike, I did get one picture. Wow. No, can't say I have seen anything that bad. Unfortunately ... | |
| Ventilation problems after new roof | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: We live in the northeast, and have been in our home for about 10 years with no problems with ... A: Aloha Trevor, It's difficult to diagnose a problem without actually seeing it, even more so when ... | |
| Supporting a brick chimney from below | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I have had to do some unplanned excavating around the base of my chimney for an unrelated issue. I ... A: Aloha Paul, Well, there's a couple of things you should do. One is to fully brace the chimney as ... | |
| moisture & ventalation | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I bought a building that I want to remodel into a cabin rental. The previous owner built it and did ... A: Aloha Bryant, Sorry, no. I haven't any notion of such a product. There is one product I know of ... | |
| Hawaiin double pitch roof | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to have a building plan designed for an outdoor free standing patio structure like the ... A: Aloha Joe, Yeah, it's relatively popular here as it seems to have been fixed in the culture as an ... | |
| yellow pine shake curl | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me where to find industry standard specs on the amount of curl a yellow pine shake ... A: Aloha Michael, Well, 40 shakes out of 44,000 isn't too bad a failure rate, less than 1 per ... | |
| yellow pine shake curl | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me where to find industry standard specs on the amount of curl a yellow pine shake ... A: Aloha Michael, I did look for that as an alternative. However, I didn't come across any specifics. ... | |
| Roof Question | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I need to replace my (2824SF roof)asphalt shingles and felt on my roof in Houston Texas due to the ... A: Aloha Bridgette, Boy, that's a big question. A lot of it depends on if there is structural damage ... | |
| Hawaiin double pitch roof | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to have a building plan designed for an outdoor free standing patio structure like the ... A: Aloha Joe, This is called a split pitch roof, it was popularized by Californian/Hawaiian architect ... | |
| yellow pine shake curl | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me where to find industry standard specs on the amount of curl a yellow pine shake ... A: Aloha Michael, I don't have any experience with Southern Yellow Pine Shakes. I looked fairly ... | |
| roofing | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: my name is Joe and I'm building a two story with a flat roof with no slope.My wife and I would love ... A: Aloha Joe, Great idea, but make sure you provide some guard rails. Or a nice alternative so you do ... | |
| hip roof | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: where is the bearing weight on a hip roof? do you need supportor can i take it out. the house is ... A: Aloha Deborah, Oh, where to start, it's a big subject with lots of variables. As for where does a ... | |
| Roof | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I removed my cedar shake roof and replaced it with ply wood and composite roof material. Now I ... A: Aloha Charles, I don't completely understand your situation. I get the part about your replacing ... | |
| Warranty on Malarkey Legacy shingles | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: We sent defective shingles to Malarkey. They were supposed to last 30 years but were losing ... A: Aloha Ray, All I can say is read the warranty. It most likely does not provide for labor. Nor, you ... | |
| metal roofs | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: My roof was installed directly to the shingles without a moisture barrier as required by the ... A: Aloha Gary, Not really. If the existing roof (or better yet, the ceiling) is already insulated, ... | |
| roof slope | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: How can I determine roof slope on a two story house without getting up on the roof and measuring ... A: Aloha Karen, Well, there's a couple of ways, some more accurate than others. Fortunately, most ... | |
| metal roofs | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My roof was installed directly to the shingles without a moisture barrier as required by the ... A: Aloha Gary, I take it you mean a reroof was installed directly over the existing shingles without ... | |
| thermostat controlled attic vents | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: Mark, Is it a good idea to allow these vents to run even in cool/cold weather. We live in the ... A: Aloha Judi, Well, if the thermostat is set right, they shouldn't be running in cool/cold weather. ... | |
| RAIN ON 30LB FELT | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: i contracted with a roofer who began the job. he removed all of the old tiles and old paper and ... A: Aloha Ralph, Generally, rain on the underlayment is not an issue as long as there is good ... | |
| Science projest on roofs | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: Mark, Hello I hope you can help me out my son has a science has to do a science project on ... A: Aloha Kathy, I'm not sure what you mean by 'peeks'. Perhaps slope or pitch, pretty much the same ... | |
| polaralum and a metal roof | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I am going to install a metal roof on my home over top of the existing shingles. Would putting ... A: I am not entirely familiar with Polaralum but a quick check of their website seems to indicate it's ... | |
| condesation of edges of ceiling | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I currently have condensation in the corner and the sides of the ceiling on an outside wall of my ... A: Aloha Chad, A couple of questions. When you say you have condensation on the ceiling of your ... | |
| Attic Insulation | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: We have a large Cape Cod. The second floor does not heat or cool well, we have high heating bills ... A: Aloha Larry, Not sure if I understand your question and situation clearly. If it's the floor that ... | |
| High Angle Roof | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: Give me a brief description about high angle roof,its advantages & disadvantages. A: Aloha Noon, Well, that's a big subject, could take a couple of large thick books to cover it ... | |
| roof leak | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Our roof has leaked for years. One side is a mobile home and the other side was built onto and made ... A: Aloha Ashley, Well, not sure, but perhaps something like a cricket. The main defense against water ... | |
| help with safety/soundness of structure ? | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I am a recent victim of hurricane in Louisiana , I am a disabled person .I was looking for help ... A: Aloha Bert, First iff, I'm not familiar with the term "lads" as you have used it. I have to assume ... | |
| formula | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: is there a formula in figuring out how much ventilation you need in an attic. Our church has a ... A: Aloha JJ, Yes there is. It's in the IBC, the International Building Code. The ratio that is ... | |
| architecture roof vs regular shingle roof | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have the regular shingle roof on my house. I want an architectural roof. How much is the price ... A: Aloha Greta, I'm not sure what you mean by regular shingles nor an architectural roof. However, ... | |
| Attic ventilation - effect on in-home during winters | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I am in north California and planning to do re-roofing with composition shingles on a 4/12 pitch ... A: Aloha Ritesh, That phenomenon does occur to some extent but it's quite limited. In the summer, ... | |
| REROOF | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: MARK, I HAVE A CLIENT THAT RECENTLY HAD HIS NEW HOME ROOFED WITH CERTAINTEED ARCHITECTURAL ROOFING. ... A: Aloha Ralph, First question would be who is paying for the repairs. It should be the 'contractor' ... | |
| 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: Aloha Jim, Good question. First of all, I want to apologize for not getting back to you sooner, but ... | |
| beefing up shed trusses | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 30X48 shed that I would like to foam insulate and use the rafters for storage. The trusses ... A: Aloha Carey, It may or may not be possible to 'beef up' your trusses to accept storage loading. ... | |
| shingles | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: what is the right slop on the roof to install shingles A: Aloha Manuel, To begin with, there's no particular 'right' slope for shingles but there are ... | |
| tin vs shingle roof | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: What are the pros and cons of a tin roof compared to that of a shingle roof? A: Aloha Kyle, For starters and I don't know if its a pro or a con either way, but tin roofs are a lot ... | |
| twigs in pipe | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I got a new torch-on roof and new vents last February. There were clogging in the kitchen sink ... A: Aloha Shirley, Well, yes, there is a pipe going up to the roof. It's called a vent pipe. All ... | |
| Flat roof with perlight insullation | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I had a new flat roof installed in a commercial building about 2 years ago, after a little while I ... A: Aloha Geovani, Bubbles you say? Exactly what do you mean by bubbles? Small, little bumps here and ... | |
| cold seal or rubberized torch down | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I live in an attached brownstone in Brooklyn and need to redo our 2 flat roofs. Must make a ... A: Aloha Dobra, Really don't have a preference for either, given the limited information you've ... | |
| asphalt shingle installation | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: How are you,I was wondering on your feelings regarding the installation of asphalt shingles.Does ... A: Yes, it apparently can affect the lifespan of the shingles. At least most of the manufacturers ... | |
| Venting an epdm roof | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I am installing EPDM on a new reverse gable or 'gull wing' roof. I assume that this roof still ... A: Aloha Justin, Now this is a novel question. However, you are correct, any roof with concealed ... | |
| Roof contruction | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: We have an uninsulated roof on our cottage. A neighbor had a similar situation and to insulate, he ... A: Aloha Michelle, You are right to question this. It's possible it could be done but it's also ... | |
| mismatched roof pitch issue | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a roof under construction that has mismatched roof pitches. It was changed on site due to ... A: Aloha Allen, I am assuming by HOA you mean Home Owner's Association. It's too bad you ended up ... | |
| Shingle quality comparison | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: could you please tell me what type of shingles should be replaced for T-lock shingles, given like ... A: Aloha Tom, T Lock shingles are a type of shingle. They have a hooked tab that interlocks with the ... | |
| Paint removal from shingles | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: Recently I had painters come paint our house. One of the painters accidently knocked over a paint ... A: Aloha Tammy, Unless it was a very unusual sort of paint, perhaps something like an oil-based ... | |
| ventilation | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: we are having a new roof installed. the pitch is 12/12. the only venting we have currently is ... A: Aloha Katherine, I am not clear on the louvers the roofing contractor mistakenly put in. I am ... | |
| roofing | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: We are in the process of building an odd-shaped screened in porch (l-shaped) that will have an shed ... A: Aloha Jessica, First off, is that an "L" shape or and "I" shape? In any case, what I think you ... | |
| flat roof, sealoflex vs hydro-stop vs mod bit | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: The house has an existing flat roof, puddling is an issue. It has mod bit on it now. The plan is to ... A: Aloha Debbie, I[am not quite sure what your question is. I assume your client is wondering if ... | |
| Ondura roofing | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: Can I install this material on a pergola, which doesn't have an existing roof? A: Aloha Tom, Certainly, though, of course, you'd want to put down an appropriate roofing paper or ... | |
| Roofing shingles | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: The roofing shingles for our new home construction is supposed to go up tomorrow. However, it has ... A: Aloha Sir, Depends, has the roofing paper/felt been installed? If so, probably not a problem. If ... | |
| fishmouth roof problem | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I have notice the front part of my roof has fishmouth shingle problem. Some shingles are worse than ... A: Aloha Evelyn, Fishmouth is a well-recognized composition shingle problem. It generally indicated ... | |
| Best Valley type | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm going to be re-roofing, and wondering what the best type of valley construction would be. I live ... A: Aloha Bill, Given your location, I would imagine your big roofing issue is the couple feet of ... | |
| Roof Ventilation | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: My Question is I have a Shingled Roof Medium Brown in Color It is Vented with Cobravent Ridge Vent ... A: Aloha Roger, While that might be a bit high, it's not really all that unusual. I'd suggest ... | |
| Flashing on shed style roof | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I have just had new asphalt shingles installed on a shed style roof. The flashing/drip edge goes ... A: Aloha Diane, First I need to know which edge you are talking about, the top edge (sort if the ... | |
| wall pushed out / bowed out | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: Mark we had a storm that produced high straight line winds on July 10 2008 in Goodhue county ... A: Aloha Eric, Unfortunately, many people do not realize that wind can suck as well as blow. The ... | |
| wall pushed out / bowed out | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: Mark we had a storm that produced high straight line winds on July 10 2008 in Goodhue county ... A: Aloha Eric, I'd love to help out but this is the sort of thing that being there and seeing it first ... | |
| 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: Aloha Paul, Yes, LP Tech Barrier is a good product. However, as you note, it is not rated nor ... | |
| shingles slisding down | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: our roof is eleven years old. it has 30 yr architectual shingles that are slipping and letting rain ... A: Aloha Ira, As to your question, that's a tough one simply because there are so many possible ... | |
| Flat Roof to Angled Roof | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a flat roof section that I am tired of repairing. I want to put an angle on it. The rest of ... A: Aloha Paul, OK. Well, there are lots and lots. Just do a google on corrugated roofing. I'd look ... | |
| Flat Roof to Angled Roof | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a flat roof section that I am tired of repairing. I want to put an angle on it. The rest of ... A: Aloha Paul, My suggestion as to what? How to do it? What sort of roof shape should you use? What ... | |
| Attic ventilation for desert climate | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: We have a relatively new (2004) Southwest style home with rounded clay tiles. It's about 2300 sq ... A: Aloha Joseph, Okay, assuming the best, your vents are about 6 sf gross each so about 4.2 sf net ... | |
| Attic ventilation for desert climate | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: We have a relatively new (2004) Southwest style home with rounded clay tiles. It's about 2300 sq ... A: Aloha Joseph, Yes. I think that applies to all your questions. Wait, no, having no soffit ... | |
| Desert Roofing | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I just moved into my first house, a 20 year old factory built home in Las Vegas Nevada. the living ... A: Aloha Don, My first question would be "What's the slope of your roof?" That will make a difference ... | |
| Copper Roof Over Bay Window Leaking | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: We have had a leak over our dining room bay window for years and have caulked every hole and even ... A: Aloha Gretchen, Could be. You have not described the type of copper roof, was it copper sheet, ... | |
| Steel over wood shake - fire resistance | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I am planning to place a steel shingle roof over a wood shake roof. I will add a 1 1/2 inch ... A: Aloha Joe, You should probably remove the existing wood shingles first. I am not sure what the ... | |
| Flat roof | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I live in Stockton, CA and I am ready to roof three new small areas. Two areas are flat...flat roofs ... A: Aloha Chris, Well, first off, I hope you don't mean absolutely flat, even a flat roof should have ... | |
| concrete tile roof | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: .. HELP!! I recently contracted with a qualified roofer in Phoenix to re do my underlayment under my ... A: Aloha Cid, I understand your reluctance to spend the extra money. And it's possible it may not be ... | |
| Comparison of shingle companies | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: Mark, I live in Virginia Beach and have received bids from a couple of companies to put a 30 ... A: Aloha Glenn, Sorry, I don't have your email address, it's not included in the posting. As for ... | |
| gutters for manufactured home | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I read about gutters for my manufactured double wide. Some say NO because in the winter ice can ... A: Aloha Nancy, The big problem with adding gutters to a home like yours is how they would get ... | |
| Steel Roofs | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I live in California and currently soliciting bids to replace my 20 year old shake roof. We've ... A: Aloha Keith, Interesting question. Normal tile comes in two forms, ceramic tile, the typical red ... | |
| Unfinished Roof | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I had some wind damage to my roof a few weeks back, I have now received the insurance check and have ... A: Aloha Melissa, Oh my. That's awful, simply awful. And no, it should not have happened. And yes, it ... | |
| attic insulation and ventilation | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I have an 1880 Victorian with a 5' clearance at the peak of the attic. I've put in a layer of ... A: Aloha Brenda, Adding more insulation is good. Up to a point, though with the rise in fuel prices, ... | |
| Hip roofed addition and attic insulation | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: We have an addition on the back of the house. Both the main and addition have hip roofs - both ... A: Aloha Bruce, Thanks for the additional information, it's rare that I ever get too much ... | |
| roof venting | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I live in Denver, CO and bought a house built in 1963. At some point modern soffit was installed, ... A: Aloha Jim, Well, not quite enough information but basically, if the attic is getting hot, you need ... | |
| roof coatings | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: Is white lava better than hydrostop and can white lava be applied over asphaut shingles 20yrs ... A: Aloha Keith, The best answer I can give for this is to refer you to the Cool Roof Rating Council ... | |
| roof coatings | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: Is white lava better than hydrostop and can white lava be applied over asphaut shingles 20yrs ... A: Aloha Keith, Better in which regard? For temporarily stopping leaks or long term use or for ... | |
| ceiling condensation | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I live in Florida, during the heat of the day my family ceiling between 2 skylights starts dripping ... A: Aloha Ed, Like I said, I really don't have enough information to make any sort of definitive ... | |
| Roof deck plywood | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I had old roof aroung 20 year with leak and try to replace it. Installer put new single and find ... A: Aloha Dong, Not sure I am reading your question right. But here goes. You have an older roof, maybe ... | |
| ceiling condensation | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I live in Florida, during the heat of the day my family ceiling between 2 skylights starts dripping ... A: Aloha Ed, It sounds like you've gone through the usual steps to eliminate the condensation. The ... | |
| Cross gabled roof & the decking, to aid ventilate? | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: The house actually has an addition, which now is a cross gabled roof with only 3 gable vents as ... A: Aloha Tom, Quick answer: Probably. Long Answer: It depends. I think what you are describing is ... | |
| glueing asphalt roofing tles | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I am building a gazebo with a very small octagon shaped roof and want to know if I can forego using ... A: Aloha Ed, Not really, not if you are talking about tiles. If it were composition shingles or ... | |
| Mansard Roof Repair | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: Ft. Lauderdale> I have a mansard roof with a a small leak. The roof is kind of old and should be ... A: Aloha Drew, I really can't give you a specific answer, as I don't have sufficient information. That ... | |
| Low slope tar & gravel replacement | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a low slope tar & gravel roof that is approx 3,000 sq ft. I live in Edmonton, Alberta so we ... A: Aloha Michael, Welcome to modern home repairs. Well, you seem to have a relatively good plan, but ... | |
| wind turbines | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I had a new roof installed about two years ago-my den area is so hot-we have central air but the den ... A: Aloha Gertie, Hard to say without getting up on your roof and looking at the turbine. Don't even ... | |
| ridgevents & turbines | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I just recently had ridgevents installed next to our already existing wind turbines and now due to ... A: Aloha Rebekah, First off, it is probably overkill to install both ridge vents and turbines. Of the ... | |
| Shed Roofing | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: We are going to have a 12X16' shed built in gambrel roof style. We don't know much about roofing ... A: Aloha Janet, I'd leave it to the roofer to give you advice. I know roofers who like nails and I ... | |
| Torch Down versus TOP roof | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I am in Alaska and I would like to know what it would be the best to cover a open sidewalk, torch ... A: Aloha Claudia, Not quite sure what you are asking. Do you mean to cover the walkway surface itself ... | |
| Adding parapet walls | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: Mark, I have a 1700 sq ft early 50's ranch in the desert of So.California. The home is pretty much a ... A: Aloha Robert, From what you say, it shouldn't be too difficult a project. But one where diligence ... | |
| vaulted ceiling | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: looking for some advise,Here is what im doing .Blockwork is up to wallplate level,i-beam uprights ... A: Aloha Alan, I am not quite I understand your setting. I get that it is a 21' x 16' addition. I ... | |
| new ridge vent not working | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: Just had new roof, he removed old vents & installed ridge vent. I have lot of soffit vent, but air ... A: Aloha Bob, That's really difficult to say, a lot depends on the roofing and its color and ... | |
| new ridge vent not working | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: Just had new roof, he removed old vents & installed ridge vent. I have lot of soffit vent, but air ... A: Aloha Bob, First off, the air velocities for attic venting is generally very low, usually less ... | |
| truss vs. stick-frame roof | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: My home was hit by a tornado in April, and the entire roof needs to be replaced. The house is ... A: Aloha M. I really don't know how to put this nicely, but "What's that you say?" The GC is ... | |
| truss vs. stick-frame roof | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: My home was hit by a tornado in April, and the entire roof needs to be replaced. The house is ... A: Aloha M. Larmer, Typically trusses are a less expensive alternate though it depends if they are ... | |
| new trusses | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking at putting a new roof on my house and before I put new shingles on I would like to put ... A: Aloha Robert, Well, yours is the old "What am I missing?" question, which can be the hardest ... | |
| Roof question | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: Keeping the roof on in a hurricane is the primary design objective, but the best design can be ... A: A good source of information on design for Flood and Storm is produced by FEMA, called Coastal ... | |
| The Crew did not Speak OR Understand English unless the Foreman was nearby! | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I hired a roofing contractor to replace my 3½” pitch A-Framed roof due to wind damage as the old ... A: Aloha PL, First off, I am not an attorney, just an architect with 28 years of experience. However, ... | |
| The Crew did not Speak OR Understand English unless the Foreman was nearby! | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I hired a roofing contractor to replace my 3½” pitch A-Framed roof due to wind damage as the old ... A: Aloha PL, Well, at least they are licensed, insured and bonded and you have a written contract. At ... | |
| air gap between insulation and deck | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I have seen what might be conflicting advice on whether there should be an air gap between the fiber ... A: Aloha Mark, Let's see, there's a bunch of issues here. One, you are referring to a picture for ... | |
| Roof question | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: Keeping the roof on in a hurricane is the primary design objective, but the best design can be ... A: Aloha Mitesh, Well, not to sound smart and silly, but virtually every error or any form of poor ... | |
| The Crew did not Speak OR Understand English unless the Foreman was nearby! | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I hired a roofing contractor to replace my 3½” pitch A-Framed roof due to wind damage as the old ... A: Aloha PL, No, you shouldn't have to pay thousands to end up with rain damage but sometimes it ... | |
| Replacing Roof, Make walls taller? | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: Our roof 'failed' this winter after a huge snowfall. It didn't collapse but it needs to be ... A: Aloha Peggy, Sorry, Peggy, but this is way beyond my scope here. First of all, I would need a ... | |
| roof and brick wall flashing | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a new home just built with a shingle roof and brick wall. There was no kick out flashing ... A: Aloha Mario, I am not sure if I understand your situation. As best as I can guess, you have a ... | |
| flat roof vs pitched roof | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: i am currently adding an addition to a house that has a pitched roof. i wanted to remove the pitch ... A: Aloha Thomas, First off, what is the pitch of your existing roof? If it is much more than 2:12 (2" ... | |
| re-roofed and trouble ever since | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: My bedroom sprung a leak in August of 2006, so I had that part of my house, which was an extension ... A: Aloha Carolyn, Life sucks and then you die. Well, hopefully there are a few fun moments in there ... | |
| Rooftop Parking | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a building that has rooftop parking. The roof has gone to develop leaks. The previous owner ... A: Aloha Dennis, Yeah, there is a lot out there. And it not only can be overwhelming, it is ... | |
| Rooftop Parking | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a building that has rooftop parking. The roof has gone to develop leaks. The previous owner ... A: Aloha Dennis, OK, you have a concrete deck then. The problem there with the idea of treating the ... | |
| Replacing 30-Year Cedar Shake Roof | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: Am wondering about alternatives. Specifically, either the fake shake... or something else (metal?). ... A: Aloha Tom, In some cases, fire treatment can shorten the visual life of the shake, plus there is, ... | |
| Replacing 30-Year Cedar Shake Roof | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: Am wondering about alternatives. Specifically, either the fake shake... or something else (metal?). ... A: Aloha Tom, There are some very suitable substitutions for real Cedar Shakes. And you are right, ... | |
| Embossed Metal Roof Replacement | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: Am helping a friend find info re replacement of roof on house built in late 1800's. Would like ... A: Aloha Carole, An interesting subject. I will have to do some research on this as I don't have ... | |
| Rooftop Parking | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a building that has rooftop parking. The roof has gone to develop leaks. The previous owner ... A: Aloha Dennis, Whoah, this is a major undertaking. First off, what is the structure of the ... | |
| re-roofed and trouble ever since | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: My bedroom sprung a leak in August of 2006, so I had that part of my house, which was an extension ... A: Aloha Carolyn, Hey, join the club of folks whose lives have sucked recently. Misery loves company. ... | |
| pipe boot | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: What is the reason to use the pipe boot,on the roof. A: Aloha Oscar, I take it you mean the roof jack for vents and other such penetrations through a ... | |
| New Construction Roof Bowed | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I am having a new home built by a national builder and hit a major ice storm before the roof was put ... A: Aloha Dave, Yes, you have a problem and it probably should be addressed. It may not be that the ... | |
| Roof - Dead Valley | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: We have a home with a typical floor layout which looks like two rectangles kept side by side, one ... A: Sorry folks, been busy with my license renewal and financing my great-uncle. Anyway, if I ... | |
| Code requirements for high-slope roof trusses | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: from northeast Washington State: The 45-degree sloped gable roof of our cottage gathered no snow ... A: Aloha Dawud, It's actually the International Building Code. But the governing code for your ... | |
| Concrete Tile Roof Leaking | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I live in Arizona (dry heat) and I have a 15 year old concrete s tile roof. It is leaking. 4 ... A: Aloha Leslie, Yes, if a leak develops, they will usually just patch it. It's very easy to patch, ... | |
| shake roof | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: Is there a new type of shake roof available that lasts longer, stronger? Also a shake roof vs. ... A: Aloha Tom, If you are referring to wood shakes, I would seriously doubt it, unless they have found ... | |
| Designing roof for back porch | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: Ok, I just poured concrete for my new back patio. I want to put a roof over it. The home owners ... A: Aloha Steve, There are probably several, I did a quick scan and there were all sorts of promises ... | |
| Designing roof for back porch | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: Ok, I just poured concrete for my new back patio. I want to put a roof over it. The home owners ... A: Aloha Steve, I wasn't sure what a 'half-gable' style was so had to look it up. Never heard that ... | |
| Roof vents | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: How do you figure how many low profile vents to use on a roof? O'hagin's require a 11" hole. I have ... A: Aloha Ed, The IBC, International Building Code, specifies the net free ventilation area for an ... | |
| Which cooler Shake or shingles with solar fan? | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: Aloha Mark, our small 3 story (4 500sq ft units accross) condo in Makiki Honolulu Hawaii is in ... A: Aloha Stanley, Wow, somebody local. Well, first off, I am somewhat confused by your statements ... | |
| Concrete Tile Roof Leaking | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I live in Arizona (dry heat) and I have a 15 year old concrete s tile roof. It is leaking. 4 ... A: Aloha Leslie, Yes, the dry heat in Arizona is probably more wearing on an underlayment than nearly ... | |
| Tamko shingles | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I have 20 year old, Genstar shingles on my roof. My roofer is resealing the tabs. He has had to ... A: Aloha Pete, I couldn't say for sure, they are very similar products. My best guess is if you are ... | |
| Lead vs copper vent flashing on slate roof | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: The 3 lead vent flashings on my 1940's slate roof are completely eaten/rotted away. Several ... A: Aloha Amanda, Well, first off, there is no such thing as a 'permanent fix', but there are fixes ... | |
| Need a Mansard roof for Victorian Modular Home | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: my husband and I are re-locating from Rhode Island to Enfield, New Hampshire in 2010. We have ... A: Aloha Mrs. Wright, Well. this is a tough one, especially from Hawaii. However, I may be able to ... | |
| replace or repair | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: 11 year old 1600sf home with cheap shingles. 3 or 4 of my neighbors have had their insurance ... A: Aloha Jimmy, Your questions are good ones, however, they should be directed to someone ... | |
| moble home roof | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I'd like to install a EPDM rubber roof system over the eixting metal moble home roof. the metal roof ... A: Aloha Chuck, I'm not sure how the mobile home structure will handle it either. Mostly because I ... | |
| Roofing/Fascia | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a home in South Texas built in 2002. I have a couple of fascia boards that are rotting. I ... A: Aloha Jim, Sounds like it wasn't much fun, but also like you did a good job of it. I doubt there ... | |
| Dirt Roofs | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I am building a 10' x 8' small DIRT ROOF cabin on a hillside in the mountains of the NW for a ... A: Aloha Dan, You have the basic idea down pretty good. I would suggest either 5/8" plywood with the ... | |
| stain on outside of chimney & metal roof | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: How do I clean the stain off my aluminum roof caused by rain washing off the wood smoke residue ... A: Aloha Rick, If a simply soap and water and stiff brush don't work, I'm afraid you'll either have ... | |
| roof | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I had a roof put on 8 years ago.I have the wood comming up in places.The contractor who put the roof ... A: Aloha Dave, Well, yeah, there's some sort of moisture problem. Obviously, you see dampness on the ... | |
| roof | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I had a roof put on 8 years ago.I have the wood comming up in places.The contractor who put the roof ... A: OK, good information. So its plywood and the plywood itself is coming up and its doing it on the ... | |
| roof | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I had a roof put on 8 years ago.I have the wood comming up in places.The contractor who put the roof ... A: Aloha Dave, I am assuming that by "the wood coming up in places" you mean the roof sheathing is ... | |
| ATTIC VENTALATION | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE AN 1860 STONE FARM HOUSE IN SOUTHEAST PA. IT HAS A 2 YR OLD SHINGLE ROOF W/RIDGE VENT. THE ... A: Aloha Paul, Sounds like a wonderful house, though not without it's peculiarities, I am sure. ... | |
| Roof ventilation | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: We purchased our current home in Morgan Hill, CA new in July 2006. This home is stucco with ... A: Aloha John, I used to live in Santa Cruz, did a number of projects over in the Morgan Hill/Gilroy ... | |
| condensation- black marks on ceiling - wet insulation | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: A few days ago, I noticed a brown/black mark in the middle of the master bedroom ceiling. When I ... A: Aloha Marc, I don't the sound of this at all. However, at least it would appear you have found the ... | |
| leaking roof saddle | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I am a licensed architect. One of my homes is experiencing an interior leak within the wall above a ... A: Aloha Scott, OK, I have a better idea of what the situation is. The lower gable roof, for at least ... | |
| technical term and pitch angle | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: if a townhouse (per se) has a flat shingled roof and the 4 sides are shingled too - what are the ... A: Aloha Jeff, As I noted previously, technically, that would be a Mansard roof though typically, the ... | |
| technical term and pitch angle | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: if a townhouse (per se) has a flat shingled roof and the 4 sides are shingled too - what are the ... A: Aloha Jeff, Not quite sure what you are asking but I will take a stab at it. A Mansard Roof was ... | |
| condensation on inside ceiling | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: we have a log cabin with a metal roof. it has three inches of rigid insulation under the metal then ... A: Aloha Frank, Are you saying you this condensation appears only during the day, like from say 9 or ... | |
| condensation on inside ceiling | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: we have a log cabin with a metal roof. it has three inches of rigid insulation under the metal then ... A: Aloha Frank, Probably not. The condensation is water condensing out the water vapor that you ... | |
| Architectual Shingles lost in a wind storm | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: Last week we lost 1/3 of or Architectural shingles in a wind and snow storm on the front of our ... A: Aloha Alisa, It's probably true there will be some color difference between the new replacement ... | |
| leaking roof saddle | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I am a licensed architect. One of my homes is experiencing an interior leak within the wall above a ... A: Aloha Scott, Try as I might, I can't visualize the geometry you are describing. I think I get the ... | |
| Remodel, new roof pitch. Cost? | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: We are considering buying a home built in the 1960's. It is a 46' by 23' home built on a basement, ... A: Aloha Again, Tricia, Yeah, it's nice here, mostly, but as you can see, expensive as well. ... | |
| Remodel, new roof pitch. Cost? | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: We are considering buying a home built in the 1960's. It is a 46' by 23' home built on a basement, ... A: Aloha Tricia, Thanks for the vote of confidence in my extensive knowledge but you have greatly ... | |
| chimney in valley | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a new home with the chimney flue in a valley, stupid I know but that is where the archit. put ... A: Aloha Mike, Yes, you do have a bit of a problem. So first off I would ask if this is a masonry or ... | |
| roof repalcemnet | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: i live in south florida. most of the homes in my development have had repalcement concrete tile ... A: Aloha Renee, What you ask along with information is available is very difficult to answer ... | |
| Enamel woodburner flue pipe insulation | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a flue pipe (new) that runs up on the outside wall. Have tested the fire and on the second ... A: Aloha Nigel, Southern Spain, despite being a lot warmer than England, still get's cool enough to ... | |
| Enamel woodburner flue pipe insulation | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a flue pipe (new) that runs up on the outside wall. Have tested the fire and on the second ... A: Aloha Nigel, Not lots and lots to go on here and plenty of possibilities. I would tend to agree ... | |
| eves | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: how to fix sagging eves.seems as if nails have pulled out over time due to wieght of snow.my house ... A: Aloha Terry, Not sure what you mean by sagging eaves. Usually I would associate that with the ... | |
| wind damage to roof shingles | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: We lost about a third of our architectural roof shingles due to high winds. We have homeowners ... A: Aloha Wanda, Sorry, but I really am not the one to address this issue. I do architecture and ... | |
| Roof Leak, but not Roof | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I just had my house reroofed less than a year ago. It started leaking about a month ago. I called ... A: Aloha Simi, That's a rather bizarre answer though one I encounter relatively often. They can't ... | |
| Torch-down roof | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: Can u place a torch down roof over existing roof-top, or does everything have to be stripped off ... A: Aloha Troy, It strongly depends on the type and condition of the existing roof. However, it is not ... | |
| Wood Rot Question Regarding Floor | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: This is not roof related, but floor related. However it concerns wood rot and any information would ... A: Aloha George, Rot is a difficult issue and I am glad to offer my opinions. The first beam, what ... | |
| Roof ventilation | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: We are replacing a cedar roof with fiberglass shingles and want to know the best type of ventilation ... A: Aloha Eric, That's a good question. But I'd be forced to ask a bunch of questions in return: 1. How ... | |
| New home's roof leaking 3 places | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: Just 20 months after moving into a newly built 750k+ home, I discovered my asphalt 3 tab shingled ... A: Aloha Shannon, I am not familiar with the law governing contractor liability in Florida and I am ... | |
| decorative louver vents | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: We have four louver vents on the front of our house (brand new - been in it for two weeks), that are ... A: Aloha Terri, Sorry to hear your happiness in your new home is being marred by a problem, hopefully ... | |
| Trailer Roof | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I am about to put a gable roof on my trailer. Do i necessarily have to use support post or can I ... A: Aloha Micha, Hard to say without knowing precisely how the trailer itself was framed. Then you ... | |
| Ridge vent | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I have snow blowing up my roof through the ridge vent into the attic where it melts and runs through ... A: Aloha Dwayne, Snow is not good. But I am confused, if it is a shed roof (one sloped plane, no ... | |
| reroofing | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: Is it necessary to add felt paper over existing 1 layer asphalt shingles before adding arc. shingle ... A: Aloha Dave, I am assuming arc. shingles refers to architectural shingles. If not, please advise. ... | |
| New Shingles are Buckled | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I recently had old asphalt shingles stripped off my roof and new asphalt shingles were installed. ... A: Aloha Ross, That's really weird. If I am getting you correctly, the shingles have what amounts to ... | |
| Veranda roof venting | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a building under construction that has a veranda roof (porch roof) structure with 4:12 pitch, ... A: Aloha Kent, Not sure if I completely understand you. Does this new roof attach to the existing? Is ... | |
| New Shingles are Buckled | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I recently had old asphalt shingles stripped off my roof and new asphalt shingles were installed. ... A: Aloha Ross, I am not sure I understand what you mean by the shingles being 'up'. Would this be ... | |
| Cal Shake | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: our house has Cal Shake - ugh! and has started leaking. so need to look at a new roof. It is a ... A: Aloha Paige, I'm not Stan, but perhaps I can help. Certain-Teed Presidential Composite is a very ... | |
| soldering gutters | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: can galvanized steel rain gutters be soldered with a propane torch, the cheep kind you see around, ... A: Aloha Dale, Yes, it can. I didn't know this and so thanks for the interesting question that ... | |
| owens corning shingles | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I am having owens corning duration shingles with surenail technology installed. There is a plastic ... A: Aloha Tom, Well, that was a bit of a stumper. I looked up the product and it's installation ... | |
| Ridge vent | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I have snow blowing up my roof through the ridge vent into the attic where it melts and runs through ... A: Aloha Dwayne, I've had a number of questions about ridge vents and snow blowing in through them. ... | |
| tamko shingles | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: how would rate this product and company A: Aloha David, Sorry, I don't rate products and companies in all but the most extreme cases, either ... | |
| Fastners for asphalt shingles to a metal roof | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: We install 3" foam filled roofing panels and currently are using "drywall screws" to hold the ... A: Aloha Ron, Hard to say, not knowing what the "foam filled roofing panels" are. If the top layer of ... | |
| ice and water | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: is ice and water required on a roof 6/12 pitch with eaves that tilt up similar to oriental edges. We ... A: Aloha Annie, If you are in an area where it snows and freezes regularly, I'd say probably yes. ... | |
| water coming down exterior wall | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: We have a flat roof with roll out type surface on an add on portion of our house. The roof holds ... A: Aloha Kathleen, Water is never intended for water to stand on a roof. There should always be some ... | |
| Flat/Low Pitch Roofs | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I am considering buying a house with a pretty flat roof. There doesn't seem to be any leaks and ... A: Aloha Georgia, First question, as to what sort of maintenance is needed, I'd need a lot more ... | |
| roof water diverters where there are no gutters | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: On one side of the house (no gutters)asphalt roof, there are no gutters. Rain comes down directly ... A: Aloha Ann, Gutters serve a purpose. They keep the runoff from the roof from running down the wall. ... | |
| roof | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: How is the roof cut to allow for a ridgevent . A: Aloha Ron, It depends on the specific brand of ridge vent, but generally, either 1) the plywood ... | |
| architectural shingles | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm building a new house. The builder left the shingles overhanging about 4". They ended up ... A: Aloha Pam, I am not sure if there is a specific written industry standard, but common practice is ... | |
| Leak around chimney | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: In October of 2006 (3 months ago) my husband and I purchased a home sold by owner. Approximately ... A: Aloha Nancy, Well, it seems you have found and partially fixed your problem. It's pretty obvious ... | |
| Exterior Stucco Condensation under eaves | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: Northern CA, mild winters (35-55 outdoor temp). 1968 Stucco exterior, lived here for 18yrs. Never ... A: Aloha Roxy, That's a curious condition and I really don't have any clear idea why the condensation ... | |
| clay or concrete barrel roof | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I am evaluating proposals from two builders for a new house in central Florida. One builder proposes ... A: Aloha Bob, I personally prefer concrete barrel tile, both for its lesser cost and that it ... | |
| Copper wall panels | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: Had copper wall panels installed on exterior of a building. There are visible finger and hand ... A: Aloha Douglas, Well, depending on how significant the marks are, you might be able to buff out the ... | |
| Bay Window Roof | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: Mark, Where can I find plansfor a bay window roof on the internet? Thanks Don A: Aloha Don, Well, not wanting to sound cheezy, I'd have to say I'd use the search engine terms "Bay ... | |
| Roof Deck, felt, and venting | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: Mark, I have three questions. First, we are needing to replace the roof on our house. The house was ... A: Aloha Adam, Well, shear strength in a roof is important in resisting the forces produced by either ... | |
| Roof Deck, felt, and venting | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: Mark, I have three questions. First, we are needing to replace the roof on our house. The house was ... A: Aloha Adam, First question, assuming you mean by 'shiplap' boards that are rabbeted on their edges ... | |
| Rafter Tails, and/or maybe eave-rolling? | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: Here's a snapshot of our roof detail: http://www.mechworksdesign.com/house.htm The framing ... A: Aloha Rick, I am not sure what would be difficult about your rafter tails, they look extremely ... | |
| Power Attic Fans Vs Ridge Vents | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: We have a steep high roof with several peaks and levels of roof. Our house is 3500 Sq ft. We have 3 ... A: Aloha Ketty, Yes, they could work together. It might take a bit of tuning as the power vents are ... | |
| Power Attic Fans Vs Ridge Vents | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: We have a steep high roof with several peaks and levels of roof. Our house is 3500 Sq ft. We have 3 ... A: Aloha Ketty, Well, that's a tough one, kind of depends on your definition of 'necessary'. If you ... | |
| Popping noise from roof | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I had my roof replaced last summer because of some wind damaged shingles. I went from a 3 tab 20 ... A: Aloha Joe, I haven't much to say about the popping sounds, might be a result of the new roof, ... | |
| CAMPER | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1989 32feet carri-lite camper, and i was wonder if you know of any website that can tell me ... A: Aloha Tiny, OK, that changes things somewhat. However, now we need to know what kind of rubber is ... | |
| lifespan of felt paper | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a concrete tile roof. I don't know what kind of paper was used for underlayment. What is the ... A: Aloha Ted, It depends on your roof slope and climate, if your roof slope is 3 in 12 or greater, ... | |
| wavy roof | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I am a property inspector in North Carolina. I just inspected a new townhouse; it does not have a ... A: Aloha Mike, I am not sure what you mean by a 'wavy' roof, but assume you mean it has dips and ... | |
| CAMPER | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1989 32feet carri-lite camper, and i was wonder if you know of any website that can tell me ... A: Aloha Tiny, Not sure if I can help, but I will try. I assume your camper's roof is the usual metal ... | |
| Vent Pipe | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: Mark, I found a source of a leak to be a broken vent pipe. When I had my roof redone in 1994, the ... A: Aloha Dick, First off, congratulations on finding your leak, not that that's what anyone would ... | |
| Hip Roof Ridge Vents | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: I can rarely get enough venting area (1/300) in a hip roof using only ridge vents. I don't like the ... A: Aloha Rick, While I can't speak to your local codes, the UBC requirement is that ventilation be ... | |
| Previous question on Rafters and Ridges | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Actually I received the shingles in December 2006, not 2005 as I had said in my question. A: Aloha John, This additional information still does not provide the information needed to comment ... | |
| Some Rafters now pulling away from Ridge | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: In December 2005 I had a local building supply company deliver 40 square of Owens Corning 30 year ... A: Aloha John, I don't have sufficient data to deal with this problem. Beyond that, this is getting ... | |
| Roof Plenum Vapor Barrier | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I am working on a renovation project of a residential building with a flat roof and wood joists. ... A: Aloha Brian, Yes, this will work. Will you be replacing the roofing itself, if so you may want ... | |
| Hip Roof Ridge Vents | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I can rarely get enough venting area (1/300) in a hip roof using only ridge vents. I don't like the ... A: Aloha Rick, There are companies that offer Hip Ridge Venting systems, vents that fit onto the hip ... | |
| snow coming through roof vents | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: How do we prevent this? Thank you in advance for your assistance. A: Aloha Jennifer, I'm sorry, but with so little information its impossible to even begin to ... | |
| Roofing in winter? | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I live in western Washington. Is it a good idea to wait until April for reroofing with Certainteed ... A: Aloha Warren, Generally, I'd say nothing less than 32F (0C). Looking through the available ... | |
| Re-decking a 40 year old roof | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: At this point, this more a 'peace of mind' question. We're replacing a roof of unknown age (house ... A: Aloha Erin, Only having your description to go on, my simple answer would be "NO!". Of course, it ... | |
| rigid insulaton directly under asphalt roof | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I am currently working on a cabin in the mountains of California at 5500 ft. elevation. I have a ... A: Aloha Tom, Sounds like you have the answers to all my questions. This should be a strong roof with ... | |
| rigid insulaton directly under asphalt roof | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I am currently working on a cabin in the mountains of California at 5500 ft. elevation. I have a ... A: Aloha Tom, Yes, that would certainly work. I would suggest you don't need to use 3/4" plywood, ... | |
| rigid insulaton directly under asphalt roof | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I am currently working on a cabin in the mountains of California at 5500 ft. elevation. I have a ... A: Aloha Tom, I assume you would like to maintain the look so will want to continue with the use of ... | |
| composition tile roof | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: What is the difference in quality regards Elk shingles compared to Landmark shingles? A: Aloha Susan, Since I don't do performance testing (nor do I have the facilities to do so) and I ... | |
| Rain running down side of mobile home | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: When it rains, it runs down the sides and into the window sills. Then down on to the cement slab and ... A: Aloha John, Well, sounds like you have been thinking about the problem. Looks like you have two ... | |
| leaky roof | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: we just torched our roof over old one that was leeking,i have 2 skylights,it is still leeking like ... A: Aloha Marge, Obviously, the new roof by itself didn't help. Do you have any clearer idea of ... | |
| Flat roof & Monsoon | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I live in Yuma, Arizona. We average about 2" of rainfall a year. In Sept we had a monsoon with a ... A: Aloha Lisa, Most of this will be pure guesswork as I can't actually see what you are describing, ... | |
| Tiling a Flat Roof | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: We are a single family residential builder. There has been many occasions where we have a flat roof ... A: Aloha Emil, There are a couple of possible solutions for this situation: 1. Start with more ... | |
| Ondura Roofing products | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: Living in a HUD park model mobile home - 10 years olf - which is getting in need of another room. ... A: Aloha Fran, Don't know how much help I can be, I am not familiar with Ondura though I am familiar ... | |
| Nails protruding through deck | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: When my roofer completed installing the new roof on my house, I noticed that there are hundreds of ... A: Aloha Chris, I am not familiar with the local codes in Texas so I can't address that aspect of the ... | |
| Cert Landmark 30 vs Tamko Heritage AR 30 | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: My roofer is offering either shingle for the same price. In your opinion which would be the best ... A: Aloha Ed, Either is a good basic laminated shingle. The warranties look to be about the same. They ... | |
| "flat" roof leak | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: a contractor stated that he removed two (2) layers of "old" torch on roofing from the flat roof area ... A: Aloha Sylvia, Hard to say if it will fix the leak, since the source of the leak is unknown, at ... | |
| Roof as a deck | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I had a new room added onto my house and would like to use it's roof as a deck (personal use, with ... A: Aloha Dawn, Just tar paper is not going to stand up to much of anything. Even with some kind of ... | |
| repairing metal roofing | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: I need to know how to remove 12 foot interlocking panels on a metal roof that is on our house. We ... A: Aloha Susan & Mike, I'm not sure I can help much with this. There are nearly as many kinds of ... | |
| venting | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: We are planning to get a new roof put next month before the snow hits. My roof has a steep pitch and ... A: Aloha Paula, Hard to say which is better. My personal and professional opinion is soffit venting ... | |
| Attic gable and ridge vents | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: Back in 2000 we verify that our attic was under-ventilated after we covered up the ridge vents in ... A: Aloha Tom, I'm with you. I tend towards the notion there's no such thing a too much venting in ... | |
| snow entering through attic roof vents | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: My house was built in 1971 in N.W. Iowa. It is a split foyer entrance with ground level in the front ... A: Aloha again Roger, OK, if I understand you correctly, the addition and it's roof sort of form a ... | |
| snow entering through attic roof vents | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: My house was built in 1971 in N.W. Iowa. It is a split foyer entrance with ground level in the front ... A: Aloha Roger, Thanks for all the detailed information. It helps a lot. I do still have one ... | |
| roofing | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: Which is better, the peel and stick or the hot mop system for the roof. ANSWER: Aloha Jacqueline, ... A: Aloha Jacqueline, Really couldn't say for sure, but my guess would be the stick and peel. Mostly ... | |
| roofing | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: Which is better, the peel and stick or the hot mop system for the roof. A: Aloha Jacqueline, Actually, neither. Both primarily depend on who does the job and how well they do ... | |
| roof | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: Is are any specific weather to put a new roof on the house? Is the temperature needs to be a above ... A: Aloha Mini, Depends on the type of roofing. Shingles, shakes, tile, metal roofing, not really, ... | |
| Flat Roof Nightmare! Part 2 | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I just have a couple more questions....What is the best way to remove the old cold press/roll roof? ... A: Aloha Chris, The best way to remove any old roof is to hire someone else to do it. But if you want ... | |
| New roof on weet wood | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I am having a new roof installed. It recently rained hard and the roof leaked so I am sure that the ... A: Aloha Lawrence If the roof leaked, the plywood decking got wet, that's for sure. The questions are: ... | |
| Flat Roof Nightmare! | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I bought a 1954 home with a flat roof in central florida. During one of our many ... A: Aloha Chris, Not sure how much help I can be. I am somewhat familiar with both types, they sound ... | |
| coal tar roofing versus EPDM membrane roofing | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me the current thinking about hot tar roofing versus EPDM membrane roofing on a ... A: Aloha Janice, Nope, can't tell you either the current thinking on roofs and how long they last or ... | |
| Attic vents & wildfires | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I'm poised to replace my Santa Barbara roof. In the wake of our recent wildfires I've heard fire ... A: Aloha Fred, Huh, I haven't seen any such comments. I'd appreciate a citation on such. First off, ... | |
| adding to metal roof | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: We want to add a gable over the front porch and a shed roof over the back deck to our already metal ... A: Aloha Kathryn and Bill, Well, it's quite as easy as just having a set of instructions, though, sort ... | |
| reroofing cathedral ceiling | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I had a standard ceiling removed and cathedral ceiling installed several years ago. I am providing ... A: Aloha again Pat, Nah, that one bit of end split is a bit impressive but then it's nothing unusual. ... | |
| reroofing cathedral ceiling | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I had a standard ceiling removed and cathedral ceiling installed several years ago. I am providing ... A: Aloha Pat, Yeah, that's a heck of a room. It was done very well and I don't know of a carpenter ... | |
| 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: Aloha Rick, Well, not much I can say. Any changes to a contract should be done in writing and ... | |
| reroofing cathedral ceiling | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I had a standard ceiling removed and cathedral ceiling installed several years ago. I am providing ... A: Aloha Pat, Thanks for the pictures, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. They got it ... | |
| Structural Question | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought an old country home which has a tin roof on it. It is wood framed, about 35' ... A: Aloha David, OK, well that helps some. Assuming about 5' in what would be about 17' would give a ... | |
| Deck over living | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: This is new construction and cost is not a factor. The builder is constructing approx 200 sq ft deck ... A: Aloha Jim, If there is an edge which is not over lower spaces, which I am thinking you are ... | |
| Reroofing | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: What are the pros and cons of leaving on a layer of shingles or taking off old shingles. I'm being ... A: Aloha Tim, As long as the existing shingles don't have rot or some other sort of infestation, and ... | |
| Structural Question | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought an old country home which has a tin roof on it. It is wood framed, about 35' ... A: Aloha David, I suspect you have pitch mixed up, 1:30 would be 1" of rise over 30" horizontal, ... | |
| Deck over living | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: This is new construction and cost is not a factor. The builder is constructing approx 200 sq ft deck ... A: Aloha Jim, Certainly not. Provided, of course, the 2x6s are properly supported, under those ... | |
| roof pitct | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: hey i was wandering what roof pitch to go with because i want to make the attic into a bedroom. i ... A: Aloha Danny, With a 34' wide base, you have a 17' half-base, which is the base distance for a ... | |
| Roof Structure | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a house that had an original roof - 5/12 - and about 20 years ago the owner built ... A: Aloha Richard, Yes, most likely. Without knowing knowing how the original roof was built nor how ... | |
| 30 yr tamko shingle | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I just paid over 4000 bucks for a new roof and it seems alot fo the shingles are cupped on one side ... A: Aloha Steve, Are these the Lamarite or Heritage shingles by Tamko? Not that it makes much ... | |
| flat roof fibre board | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a flat roof which needs to be replaced. I live in Canada. I have got a couple of estimations ... A: Aloha CW. Like I said, half a dozen for the one or six for the other. I see no compelling reason ... | |
| elastomeric roof coating | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: I recently paid to have my garage roof sealed and covered in elastomeric roof coating to prevent ... A: Aloha AP, I am somewhat bewildered, what tar spots? All the elastomerics I've used have covered ... | |
| unfinished roof | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: My question is on a new structure.The building is steelstuds,no sheet rock or insulation has been ... A: Aloha Jerry, Not likely. Most of that will boil off the first warm day you get. Now if it was ... | |
| Adding ventiation to new roof on historic house | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: Just had the inspection on a house in (cold) Providence, RI. The house is a small totally restored ... A: Aloha Bob, Interesting questions. My first inquiry is to what is actually considered mold. I ... | |
| flat roof fibre board | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a flat roof which needs to be replaced. I live in Canada. I have got a couple of estimations ... A: Aloha CW, I am assuming that by 'fibre board' you mean what is called 'particle board' or 'chip ... | |
| improperly installed composition roof | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: Architectural 30 year composition roof installed with 7/12 pitch in 1996 on new home. Over the years ... A: Aloha Raymond, Sorry, re-nailing is not really an option as the nails from each lower course are ... | |
| Tiled patios over living spaces | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I need some help and can't seem to find a proper response as how to fix this problem. We bought a ... A: Aloha AP, Quite possibly, this is not a job for one particular kind of contractor, other than a ... | |
| Tiled patios over living spaces | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: I need some help and can't seem to find a proper response as how to fix this problem. We bought a ... A: Aloha AP, Well, you probably aren't going to like my answer, because it's not going to be ... | |
| venting | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: I am looking to replace my roof and have gotten some estimates but also have gotten conflicting ... A: Aloha Paula, I am not sure what you mean by 'knee walls' but I am guessing these are short walls ... | |
| improperly installed drip line on roof | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: Bought a 19 year old house with new roof installed in 2002. Ordered gutter covers that fit an inch ... A: Aloha Michelle, Thanks for writing back. I agree with the gutter folks. Unless you have ... | |
| improperly installed drip line on roof | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: Bought a 19 year old house with new roof installed in 2002. Ordered gutter covers that fit an inch ... A: Aloha Michelle, Yes, shingles can be trimmed, as long as the trimming doesn't get out of hand. ... | |
| Upper roof draining onto lower roof | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: We are in Colorado(arid climate, with a few significant rainstorms every year, and snow) have a ... A: Aloha Mark, I would suggest you figure a way to work a gutter and downspout into your aesthetics. ... | |
| roofing | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: how would you divide a re-roof on a duplex unit under same roof ~ ridge runs over both units , not ... A: Aloha Rich, Well, very carefully. Seriously though, this is actually the easier of the two ... | |
| What felt weight should I use? | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: We live in Southern Calif. Our roof is 18 years old. The shingles are stone tiles and there is a ... A: Aloha Ken, Ah, an easy one. The type of underlayment is specified in the Building Code in effect ... | |
| torch down membrane roof | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a house with a torch down membrane roof. The inspector said to have "typical ... A: Aloha Jill, Let's deal with the 'core samples' first. While it might be a good idea to see what's ... | |
| torch down membrane roof | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a house with a torch down membrane roof. The inspector said to have "typical ... A: Aloha Jill, I haven't the foggiest notion of what the inspector is talking about with 'core ... | |
| Attic Vent | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I own a home in NE Florida. The home was built in 1977 with Norwegian brick. This house is not ... A: Aloha Pete, Sorry, there just isn't enough information to give you a definitive answer. But I will ... | |
| Roof Estimates | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me as much information on how you do your roof estimates. I have ... A: Aloha Brian, Well, don't know how much help I will be as I don't do estimates, not detailed ones ... | |
| Replacement roof in Hawaii | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: Aloha Mark, I should have spent more time reading the profiles late last night before I posed a ... A: Aloha Randy, Well, you are practically neighbors. I have had a number of projects on the North ... | |
| re-roof | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: pro and con of re-roof??? I have flat shingles and would like to go over the first layer with ... A: Aloha Greg, It's generally okay to install a new shingle roof over an existing shingle roof. The ... | |
| cricket viability | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I want to add a gable roof over an existing deck. This new roof would be adjacent to an existing ... A: Aloha Ron, Well, you've asked what should be a simple question. Unfortunately, because a lot of ... | |
| Replacing Roof Shingles on My Home | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I am currently obtaining quotes to replace the shingles on my home. I currently have the ... A: Aloha Al, I was at first a bit mystified by the separation of the shingles in the valley until I ... | |
| Ventilation | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I am a retired environmental consultant, writing numerous specs. for asbestos roofing material ... A: Aloha Raymond, Well, first some questions for you. What is the construction of the roof and ... | |
| general roofing | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: Old cabin (1965 era). Roof has asphalt shingles, then black lining on top of tongue and groove ... A: Aloha John, Yes, a bit of an air gap that can vent would be helpful, but more so in the summer ... | |
| Roofing resolution | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: Hey Mark, Just a followup to my roofing questions from last week. I have had two more contractors ... A: Aloha Pam, Well, if you can get satisfaction in Small Claims, that's certainly the easiest and ... | |
| Roofing resolution | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: Hey Mark, Just a followup to my roofing questions from last week. I have had two more contractors ... A: Aloha Pam, Sorry to hear the situation is turning out to be worse than you imagined. Unfortunately ... | |
| general roofing | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: Old cabin (1965 era). Roof has asphalt shingles, then black lining on top of tongue and groove ... A: Aloha John, Yes, it's possible the asphalt shingles might indeed sweat, during cold weather, and ... | |
| Roofing | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: Would you please define a "mechanical chase"? Thank you, Chris. A: Aloha Chris, 'Mechanical', at least in regards to buildings, generally refers to Heating, ... | |
| Roof Pitch | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I am in the process of purchasing a new home and I am concernd about what roof pitch I should go ... A: Aloha Claudia, I apologize if there was any confusion but didn't say that, please reread my ... | |
| Roof Pitch | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: I am in the process of purchasing a new home and I am concernd about what roof pitch I should go ... A: Aloha Claudia, Typically, at least when standard lumber and construction practices are used, the ... | |
| new roof problems | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I hired a contractor to remodel my old garage. In the last month I had a new roof with architectural ... A: Aloha Pam, Please believe me, I do sympathize with you. Unfortunately, shoddy work is becoming ... | |
| new roof problems | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I hired a contractor to remodel my old garage. In the last month I had a new roof with architectural ... A: Aloha Pam, Don't know if I can satisfactorily answer your question but I will try to provide you ... | |
| My torch down flat roof need new coating and more... | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: We have flat roof and it's about 15-16years old. Since, origianl construction, we have coated 2 ... A: Aloha Ann, I am just getting back to you to let you know I am going to take a while to answer your ... | |
| 50 FOOT GUTTER | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: IF I USE THE EPDM RUBBER ROOFING AS A GUTTER SYSTEM, CAN I GET BY WITH "O" FALL. A: Aloha Buddy, It would depend on what you mean by 'get by'. Is it possible such a gutter could hold ... | |
| What to put over a torch down roof that is also used as a deck | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a large deck that is off of my bedroom. My contractor friend, put a black torch-down roof on ... A: Aloha Eileen, Sorry for taking so long, other distractions and this was an interesting question ... | |
| New Shingles - "Fishtailing" | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: We just had our roof done (approx 1 month ago) with IKO shingles and it has started to lift in ... A: Aloha Cindy, I am sorry, I will probably not be much help with this one. I've never seen asphalt ... | |
| 30lb felt | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: A siding contractor told me he was going to wrap my house with 30lb felt then use hardie-board to ... A: Aloha Joe, Well, first off, the purpose of both Tyvek and the more traditional kraft building ... | |
| value 40 or 50-year shingles | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: I am in St. Louis, MO area. Leaning to replace the roof with 30-year architectural shingles. My ... A: Aloha Berling, That depends. On a lot of things. First off, you are correct about the labor being ... | |
| rolled tarpaper placement on roof | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: What is the proper way ro put down rolled tarpaper and how do I secure it to the roof? A: Aloha Tammy, Rolled tarpaper might refer to either roofing paper (or felt) used as an underlayment ... | |
| wavy cottage shingles | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: Iam building a Thomas Kinkade type cottage and want to have a wavy shingled roof like I have seen on ... A: Hoo boy, I am not sure there is a specific name for such roofing. Perhaps sculpted roofing. Or art ... | |
| wavy cottage shingles | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: Iam building a Thomas Kinkade type cottage and want to have a wavy shingled roof like I have seen on ... A: Aloha Valerie, I am familiar with the roof. It can be done very well and it can be done badly. When ... | |
| mold and roof leaks | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: Sundberg, We will shortly be replacing our flat roof at our condo. building. Some of the unit have ... A: Aloha Maria, That's a tough call. It depends on the type of mold and the extent of the ... | |
| Sagging Garage Roof | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: I am about to have the 1 layer of asphalt shingles torn off and replaced on house and garage. The ... A: Aloha Kurt, I sort of wish you had been a bit more long-winded as I am not sure I understand the ... | |
| how to fix a sagging patio roof | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a 16x 16 patio roof. I used a 10 foot and a 6 foot 2x4 underneath 8 2x4 stringers. I ... A: Aloha James, I am surprised that's all the sag you are getting. If I understand you correctly, you ... | |
| Metal Roof Repair Costs | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: I am considering putting a metal roof on my home. I curently have a pitched shingled roof. My ... A: Aloha Bob, Well, it sort of depends on the size of the tree. But assuming you have typical 30' to ... | |
| cooling, ventilation of an open beam ceiling | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: I live in Florida where it's very hot. My living room is an open beam ceiling. I like the look, but ... A: Aloha Phil, Yes, maybe, no. It depends on how your roof was constructed. It would certainly help ... | |
| solarium leaks-HELP | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: We have a solarium attached to our house. When it rains the water pools up at the low end and ... A: Aloha Anna, Kind of hard to say without knowing much. The most common leaking in sun rooms is ... | |
| Attic ventilation and/or fan | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I live in Coral Springs (South Florida) just North of Ft Lauderdale, and as you know we are prone to ... A: Aloha Peter, Venting your attic is a good thing, both for energy and for high wind conditions. ... | |
| code compliance | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: Where can i find the documentation of code compliance for an extruded aluminum roll, lock deck? Or ... A: Aloha Celestin, You've got me a bit confused. I am not sure what you mean by "extruded aluminum ... | |
| Newly installed wood shake roof | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: We just had a new wood shake roof installed and when I went up on the roof there were areas where ... A: Aloha Greg, That does not sound very good. Typically, the maximum gap between shakes should not ... | |
| metal roofing | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I am installing a metal roof on my house. Can I install the roofing directly over the shingles. ... A: Aloha Hilton, I would not recommend it. In fact, I would recommend you strip any old roofing from ... | |
| Roof Flashings/skylights | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: We are having a new roof put on and the roofing companys project manager said that the top aluminum ... A: Aloha Rosemary, OK, you have the typical roof. If the skylights were installed correctly and as is ... | |
| Roof Flashings/skylights | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: We are having a new roof put on and the roofing companys project manager said that the top aluminum ... A: Aloha Rosemary, Need some details, such as the slope of the roof and what kind of roofing is it? ... | |
| Flat Roof Repair | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old home, and we recently had bad hail. Our insurance company used a contractor to ... A: Aloha Rob, No, asphalt or composition shingles are not appropriate for application on a flat roof. ... | |
| cathedral condensation leak? | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: How do I fix a condensation leak inside my house from my improperly constructed cathedral style ... A: Aloha Rob, If it is indeed condensation, the solution is ventilation. Lots of it. That includes ... | |
| Sagging roof issues | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: We are working on a fairly extensive project on a 175 year old house and are doing much of the work ... A: Aloha Susan, I thought I had answered this previously but apparently not. I've been having ... | |
| Metal roofing screw problems | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I have an 8-on-12 metal roof. 1X4 pine lathing, 1" wood master screws. My screws keep backing out. I ... A: Aloha Dennis, I have no reason for why the wood master screws would be backing out, they are ... | |
| Roofing | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: Generally speaking, what is the min weight of roofing/felt paper that should be used? JDW A: Aloha John, Unfortunately, there isn't a standard minimum weight of roofing felt/paper that should ... | |
| Roof ventilation | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I recently built a small 1st floor addition on the south side of my home in Michigan. The floor area ... A: it helps clarify the situation. In this case, although having vents high would be desirable, it ... | |
| Roof ventilation | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I recently built a small 1st floor addition on the south side of my home in Michigan. The floor area ... A: Aloha Jeff, Couple of questions first off. I am assuming by asphalt you mean asphalt shingles ... | |
| Torchdown roof maintenance | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I own a home with an addition that is about 30 years old. It has what appears to be a torchdown ... A: Aloha Paul. Your roof is about 30 years old. That's about how long roofs last. So its probably on ... | |
| roof coating or paint | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: i have a business with a flat roof. air conditioning is struggling to keep us cool. if i paint my ... A: Aloha Dave, Color of the roofing isn't really an issue, though I'd be mighty suspicious of any ... | |
| Flat Roof | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a garage with a flat roof that leaks. I intend to demolish this structure and replace it ... A: Depends on the sort of roof you have. Is it tar and gravel, roll roofing, etc. In any case, your ... | |
| Pitch roof over flat roof | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a one story home built in 1948 with a flat roof. It has a 24" overhang and approximately ... A: This is a pretty open question, there's almost too many answers and way too little information to ... | |
| Question about roof truss? | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: I have an existing roof with a 2/12" slope and I would like to increase the slope. Is it possible to ... A: Aloha Mark, Possible, yes. Desirable, not necessarily. It certainly can be done and I've seen it ... | |
| architectural shingle bumpy appearance | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: We had a new architectural roof applied last fall(all old layers of cedar and asphalt roofing were ... A: Aloha Kate, First off, I am assuming what you mean by architectural roof is an asphalt or ... | |
| TIN ROOF OVER OLD SHINGLES | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE AN OLD UTILITY BUILDING WITH SHINGLES THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED YEARS AGO, I NOW HAVE ... A: You could. I wouldn't recommend it. Given its a utility building and thus non-habitable, you can do ... | |
| GAF Cobra Rigid Vent II 800-688-6654 | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1,886 home with a upper floor unfinished attic. I had GAF Cobra Rigid Vent II installed. ... A: Aloha Tim, You have a first class problem on your hands. I've looked into various information ... | |
| leaking whirlybird | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: My son-in-law is building a home and has installed 3 whirlybirds, but can't proceed to the drywall ... A: I am assuming a whirlybird is a wind turbine, a centrifugal ventilator. If so, then the solution ... | |
| flat roof and Hydro stop | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: Sundberg, I am living at a condo complex that needs roofing repairs and/or replacement. We have a ... A: I am answering this as a general issue and not in regard to Hydrostop systems in specific. The ... | |
| Water Damage to Siding, Trim, and Interior - Roof Leak? | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: Facts are: My house is a two story house with a steep roof. I have a deck on the second story of the ... A: Lots of questions and lots of issues. I probably can not give you any satisfactory answers without ... | |
| Insulation | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a fabricated room addition with corrugated sheet metal roof. It has fiberglass suspended ... A: Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, I've been kinda busy. Actually, there's not a lot of ... | |
| painted acrylic roof patch over valley | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a asphalt shingles on a 3/12 roof, I want to make my roof last longer, I am painting the roof ... A: I don't see a problem, at least not with the issue you inquired about. Assuming the shingles are ... | |
| History of Architectual Shingles | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: I'm considering buying a house built in 1984. The home has architectual shingles and supposedly ... A: Sorry to say I really can't provide a definitive answer on this. I did search some online but ... | |
| Insulation | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a fabricated room addition with corrugated sheet metal roof. It has fiberglass suspended ... A: Aloha Ella, I am answering this though I believe I already did. Its still in the pending file. ... | |
| re-roofing over cathedral | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: i will be re-roofing my home in orlando florida - front half of home (same slope) is cathedral with ... A: First off, I am assuming by "installation board" you mean "insulation board". I am not sure why ... | |
| Insulation | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a fabricated room addition with corrugated sheet metal roof. It has fiberglass suspended ... A: Ella, your problem is a common one, not so much the specifics but the general situation. The heat in ... | |
| Creaking roof at sunrise | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: Mark, I have a 2 story house that was built in 1987. I moved in 2003. I started hearing serious ... A: Well, this is a strange one. As you have surmised, it would appear the problem is most likely ... | |
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Mark Sundberg
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Expertise
Architecture, structure, construction.
Experience
27 years licensed architect, work in 12 states. Currently working in Hawaii. Over 1000 buildings designed or worked on in a significant role
3 years quality control officer for Navy construction projects.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Architecture, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA. 1977.
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