| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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' ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Radiant Barrier | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I requested LP Tech Shield on my house anticipating the builders would put in the attic only (in ...
A: Aloha Paul, Yes, LP Tech Barrier is a good product. However, as you note, it is not rated nor ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| Sheathing removal | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I recently had my roof replaced. The contractor and I agreed to do a complete tear off including the ...
A: Aloha Rick, Well, not much I can say. Any changes to a contract should be done in writing and ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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