| Subject | Date Asked |
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| replace flat tar and gravel roof on commercial building | 11/19/2009 |
Q: what is better to use tpo or bitumen matiriel to replace it with or none of the above please advice ...
A: I am from Northern Calif. I think you will get a better idea if you call a roofing supply company in ...
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| Reroofing | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Our roof is 19 years old in fair condition, it probably is a 30 year composition roof, but we are ...
A: Using the titanium is good and installing the tile over it is also good, When putting tile on the ...
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| crooked ridge caps | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I have recently paid a roofing contractor for a new roof. the job was completed and I was left ...
A: A crooked ridge line more than likely should not be a problem, Ridge is like a piece trim or ...
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| Cement fiber roof tile | 11/9/2009 |
Q: A home I purchased has a 10 year old roof with cement fiber s- shaped tiles. similar to CEMWOOD ...
A: The product you are speaking of I believe is called Maxi tile, If you look on the side of it looks ...
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| Shake shingles | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Can I use 2 layers of 15# felt for shake shingles instead of one layer of 30# felt both as a layer ...
A: great Question It is not recommended using #15 pound felt for a wood shake liner. I recommended ...
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| cedar roof maintenance | 10/27/2009 |
Q: here is a picture, tom thanks, mitch @@@@@IMAGE:37744:Roofing-1598/2009/10/X_3.jpg##### ANSWER: Hi ...
A: You could nail down the staples and then seal them, add nails as well next to the staples and seal ...
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| cedar roof maintenance | 10/26/2009 |
Q: here is a picture, tom thanks, mitch
A: From the picture It looks like nails are coming up from ridge area pull nails that are coming up and ...
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| cedar roof maintenance | 10/26/2009 |
Q: i have a 12 year old non-leaking cedar shake roof that is in decent repair. i recently had ~100 ...
A: When removing the old nails from ridge area fill hole with a good caulking ( sicaflex is one ) When ...
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| Blocked Soffit Vents and Insulation | 10/25/2009 |
Q: We live near Chicago and recently bought a 55 year-old, ~1200 sq ft ranch house with a relatively ...
A: you did a very good job of explaining the situation. with out seeing it it's hard to give a ...
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| Sealing Vent Flashings | 10/23/2009 |
Q: My roof is 4 years old. Rains started this fall, and we have a leak. The roofing guy thinks it was ...
A: Looking at the picture this is a fiberglass shingle, Normally this doesn't happen the flashing on ...
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| Waterproofing deck (with living space below) | 10/19/2009 |
Q: On a Deck (with living space below) can you use torch down material (instead of hot mop) for ...
A: From My experience, Hot mop works the best between these two products, The torch-on leaves a raised ...
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| IKO vs BP | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I live in Calgary. I am quoted between IKO Roofshake 40yrs and the BP Harmony 35 yrs The difference ...
A: I live in the San Jose area in Northern Ca. The Two roofing products you are speaking about is not ...
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| roof leaking | 10/15/2009 |
Q: About 10 years ago we had a front porch added to our home and the whole house roofed about 3 years ...
A: Not to scare but it sounds like a moisture problem at the junction were the two buildings meet, When ...
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| Torch down roof over asphalt shigles | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I have a roofer friend who says he can put a torch down roof on a 1/2"rise by 12" run roof right ...
A: I would remove the old shingles and old felt and inspect for dryrot or damage fix as needed, apply a ...
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| Tear off cost | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I recently received a quote for roof replacement which included tear off of existing roof. My roofer ...
A: From want it looks like is he misquoted you, He forgot to add tear off to his cost, If you signed a ...
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| Roofing Temperature | 10/8/2009 |
Q: What is the lowest temperature outside that you should re-roof a house at. Where I live right now ...
A: There is no real time to install the shingles, If it is 50* during the day on the roof it more ...
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| roof vent | 10/1/2009 |
Q: We have a leak and it is by the vent. When we had our roof re shingles we didnt' put in new vents . ...
A: Depending on what type of shingles used, Replacing a vent is very easy. I am sure if you called the ...
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| advice | 9/26/2009 |
Q: .just writing to ask some advice. first, when putting a new roof on, can you put a new roof over the ...
A: You need to check with your city Building department to make sure but in most cases yes a 2nd layer ...
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| Dust inside house during roof tear-off | 9/25/2009 |
Q: We've had various opinions as we've asked around about how much if any dust sifts down into the ...
A: Roof removal can make a big mess, (But not always) This depends on a couple of things, one how the ...
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| fiberglass shingle roof leak | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My roof was replaced three years ago. Shingles and 30 lb. felt paper. I am sure the contractor (who ...
A: Is there any Pipe flashing, Heater vents or Valleys Near the leak area, Is there any Chimney's or ...
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| storm collar blow by | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have noticed that when the wind blows hard from the east it will push water up underneath the ...
A: You could add a wider piece of sheet metal at the bottom of the storm Collar by screwing on around ...
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| pitched roof | 9/18/2009 |
Q: If I measure a 10/12 roof from eave to ridge and frome end to end(ridge) is this my exact ...
A: When I read a roof plan And it calls out for a 10/12 pitch, What I do is Box it in sections Then ...
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| roofs | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Is there a state website to check on complaints against roofers? My potential roofing contractor ...
A: Every state should have there own contractor compliant area, in California ours is the California ...
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| Ridge vent | 9/13/2009 |
Q: We are considering replacing our wood shake roof with a dimensional composite shingle roof. Most ...
A: I am one not fond of ridge vent, Like you I am concerned about bugs and other things getting into ...
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| Cedar Shake Preservative | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I am trying to determine which wood preservative product will work best on a cedar shake roof. I am ...
A: Sorry My experience is not in wood shake treatments. For Cleaning I normally suggest sweeping the ...
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| cedar roof maintenance | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Tom, One of the guys that painted my house recently did some maintenance on my cedar shake roof that ...
A: First: Power washing the roof depending on how much pressure was used is not always a good idea, it ...
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| cedar-shake roof | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I tore the roof off of one side of my garage today. There were two layers of asphalt shingles that ...
A: First, Yes you should at least apply a number 30 felt 36" wide on first. My recommendation: to tear ...
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| Metal versus asphalt shingles price | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I've got two quotes for both type roofs. standing seam and asphalt The standing seam is twice the ...
A: With out going through my notes, I belive I said the metal roofing, using decra tile or Gerard metal ...
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| facia board and gutters | 8/29/2009 |
Q: with the current economy I have been doing all of my home improvements myself. As I am currently ...
A: Fascia Boards are for a wider trim and to hide rafter tails. They are used when using a smaller ...
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| Felt | 8/27/2009 |
Q: How long should you leave 15# felt uncovered? My understanding is that it should be covered ...
A: The roofing paper should be covered as soon as possible the longer it is exposed to sunlight the ...
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| 100 year old slate roof | 8/27/2009 |
Q: How can you tell if asbestos is present in the slate?
A: The only true way to check for asbestos to have it tested, Contact a local EPA office and asked were ...
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| wood shake repair | 8/26/2009 |
Q: my wood shake roof has the first row of shake under the ridge cap coming loose or missing. It looks ...
A: Also from northern Ca San Jose area what it sounds like they used is what is called a cut off, a ...
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| Roofing and roofing paper | 8/25/2009 |
Q: Im haveing a my roof replaced and was watching the roofers lay out the paper when I became ...
A: It sounds like you did the right thing, true felt paper is for that reason, Condensation ( water ) ...
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| Water leak in the kitchen ceiling | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I had a water leak in the winter and the roof was inspected and they say it is still good for 5 ...
A: Insulation is not a water proofer, The small leak could from so many places, when the Snow builds ...
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| step flashing on reroof | 8/21/2009 |
Q: ..i'm selling my house, and the buyer's inspector "failed" the roof- said there is NO step flashing. ...
A: Ask if this outside inspector is lic. Not the company the person who inspected it. My concern was ...
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| step flashing on reroof | 8/20/2009 |
Q: ..i'm selling my house, and the buyer's inspector "failed" the roof- said there is NO step flashing. ...
A: Regarding step flashing, in some cases if there was a new roof put over an existing roof the ...
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| cedar shake--to replace or not | 8/17/2009 |
Q: We have a cedar shake roof on our home that was built in 1989. We are selling our home and the ...
A: Most shake roofs last between 18-25 years depending on if there med shakes or heavy shakes and what ...
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| When to re-roof...? | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I notice that my asphalt shingle roof looks pretty worn - not sure exactly how old it is, but could ...
A: in your situation something is holding out the water be it the present roof or if there is one under ...
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| When to re-roof...? | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I notice that my asphalt shingle roof looks pretty worn - not sure exactly how old it is, but could ...
A: If there is a an layer under the present roof it may hold out the rain, I am not saying it will make ...
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| When to re-roof...? | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I notice that my asphalt shingle roof looks pretty worn - not sure exactly how old it is, but could ...
A: Depending on the weather, an old shingle roof becomes very brittle with heavy wind it can blow away, ...
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| Rubber Roofing ''Membrain'' Installation | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I'm getting ready to install a Rubber roof on my mobile home, and there is 6 individual 4" round ...
A: The rubber systems are fairly new in the market, and I wish I could tell you how to install over the ...
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| Roof/Attic venting | 8/15/2009 |
Q: Tom, My home was built in 1950, the roof only has 2 vents on the gable ends and has several ...
A: The other way is to use a High and low venting. At around one ft down from ridge install an eyebrow ...
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| Roof/Attic venting | 8/14/2009 |
Q: Tom, My home was built in 1950, the roof only has 2 vents on the gable ends and has several ...
A: I am from northern CA. We don't get a lot of Ice damning not much experience with Ice damning Do ...
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| Roofing: plywood or OSB? | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I live in Los Angeles, S.Fernando Valley. I'm asking estimates in order to re-roof our 35 years old ...
A: OSB is used a lot and less expensive I never got bad reports about it, I don't Think radiant barrier ...
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| roofing | 8/4/2009 |
Q: What is the min. pitch/slope of a roof that roll roofing can be used on?
A: Depending on how it's installed, If you are using cold ply adhesive along with 2 layers of felt ...
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| Salvaging new roof while adding square footage? | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are looking in to a home that we love in a very expensive area. It's a "fixer ...
A: Most roofing materials are meant to be a one time install, with the exception of tile, Most of the ...
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| rights | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I just had a reroof done on an addition,they installed a peel & stick modified system, unfortunately ...
A: Lets look at the contract, Was there anything on the contract that says if dryrot or repairs were ...
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| skip-deck re-roof alternatives | 7/24/2009 |
Q: My existing cedar-shake roof is skip-decked, with a shallow pitch, and the east side is mostly ...
A: Most Wood shake roofs are Skip Sheathed decks, For proper air flow. Adding a solid deck under it ...
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| rubber roof on our camper | 7/18/2009 |
Q: We have a camper with a rubber roof and the white coating is coming off in some spots, what can we ...
A: What happens is the rubber expands and contracts and the paint doesn't. There's nothing that I know ...
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| Multiple Roofing Questions | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I'm getting a new roof because of hail damage. I live in a 1998 built ranch home - don't know the ...
A: Your Question on felt I prefer the Number30# felt it lays flatter and is thicker and heavier in ...
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| Cedar Roofing | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I am building a Gazebo and would like to install cedar roofing directly over 3/4 pine covered with ...
A: It is always wise to to add some type of ventilation when using wood shakes or wood shingles, Wood ...
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| shingles | 7/9/2009 |
Q: Im adding 80 inches in between to storage sheds to make one .how do i work the shingles out right
A: working out shingles, Depending on the shingle you need to determine what shingle your using, on the ...
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| Roof Coating | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have a flat rubber roof about 500 s.f. I had a company put on a Silver Coating. What concerns me ...
A: Call the contractor and ask him what he used to coat the roof. get the name of the product. look up ...
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| 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: Roof vents will over all work better for you, Ridge venting tend to leak in cold weather, Ice forms ...
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| Enviroshake | 6/28/2009 |
Q: My current cedar shake roof is 21 years old and has bees nests and holes showing via digital ...
A: First truly look up the metal roofing on there web site you might be surprised. The only other one ...
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| Enviroshake | 6/28/2009 |
Q: My current cedar shake roof is 21 years old and has bees nests and holes showing via digital ...
A: Welcome back. Well I have entertained using Enviroshake in the past for my installs, My finding were ...
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| Grill vent leak in shake roof | 6/27/2009 |
Q: last year I had a leak coming down the exhaust vent over an indoor grill. Called a roofer and he ...
A: When you remove the shakes, You can see a pattern with the old felt you should be able to follow ...
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| Grill vent leak in shake roof | 6/27/2009 |
Q: last year I had a leak coming down the exhaust vent over an indoor grill. Called a roofer and he ...
A: S Berg Lets start with, 1 is the water coming in from the inside of vent or the outside. If one, ...
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| Repacing roofing material | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I am about to have my roof replaced and am looking for recommendations regarding material to be ...
A: Both shingles are as good as the other. Do to the cold, I would at least go up 6' from the bottom ...
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| ridge vent | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have had a new roof put on with a ridge vent. The house already had gable vents on three sides. ...
A: You have 3 Gable vents of which you've had for a long time, They seems to work fine. It sounds like ...
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| IKO shingles | 6/23/2009 |
Q: Are IKO shingles good shingles? I have heard some negative things about them.
A: Here in northern CA. Iko shingles are not used much, But what i have heard is they seem to do the ...
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| ridge vent | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have had a new roof put on with a ridge vent. The house already had gable vents on three sides. ...
A: I was unaware you lived in a snow area, That's right I've heard of Ice build up at the bottom of the ...
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| ridge vent | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have had a new roof put on with a ridge vent. The house already had gable vents on three sides. ...
A: It sounds like the roofer is trying to relieve the vacuum the venting is causing, I would try to ...
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| cedar shakes | 6/20/2009 |
Q: When installing, how deep should staples penetrate the deck? And, should the staples come through ...
A: By Code it should penetrate the sheathing 3/4" of an inch. The staple length should be around 2" for ...
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| metal roofing | 6/19/2009 |
Q: 45 degree angle to a straight wall as I put roof joyces to follow angle the pitch changes and the ...
A: Let's look at wall, ! ! Wall How Tall are you Going up ! ! ! How far are ...
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| Mounting basketball backboard and hoop on wood shingled roof | 6/16/2009 |
Q: We are looking to mount a basketball backboard and hoop on our sloped, shingled roof. Do you have ...
A: This is not a good Idea, Why you ask, as the ball it's the back board it vibrates the board and the ...
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| Roof Expert Competition | 6/8/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are in the process of purchasing a home in Castle Rock, CO with a shake roof. The ...
A: It sounds like the ridge caps were nailed, This is a little different Then the field, Nailing the ...
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| Roof Expert Competition | 6/8/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are in the process of purchasing a home in Castle Rock, CO with a shake roof. The ...
A: It sounds like you have a not so fun situation, Let's look at the age of the roof and what type it ...
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| strip or not? | 6/3/2009 |
Q: We have some serious leaks on an 8,000sf flat rubber roof. We had an infra-red scan done & the roof ...
A: Strip it I hate to be the one to direct you because the cost will be more, But in your case I ...
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| Flat rubber roof | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I have a fairly flat roof over a garage that I just had replaced with a rubber roof. We use the ...
A: I tell people like yourself you can put an outdoor carpet down but make sure you don't glue it our ...
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| COMMERICAL ROOF WALKING | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Father has a shopping center with a steel roof (3/6 pitch). We need to clean gutters 2 times a year, ...
A: If it were me I would try to walk on the rafters rather than the panels, That is the way I do It on ...
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| Cal-shake repair | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I have about 100 sq.ft. I need to replace/repair on a cal-shake roof. The area is some what hidden ...
A: Cal shake as your well aware is a hard product to match, to repair and to find. What I found out ...
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| leaking valley | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I am going to use the method in the paragraph below to try to stop my patio from leaking... Another ...
A: If this roof is a fiberglass shingle roof with at least 3 to 12 pitch. This is what I would do. ...
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| Adding more attic floor space with Oriented Strand Board | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Adding more attic floor space with Oriented Strand Board I have a house in North Carolina built in ...
A: I would think if you block the insulation on both sides you may have a loss of the insulation ...
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| several roofing questions | 5/9/2009 |
Q: 4 bids received, 2 prefer CertainTeed, 2 prefer Pabco. Have read both shingle comps. have had class ...
A: The Shingles you mentioned Pabco, Certainteed are both ok to use. They are both backed by very large ...
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| celophane strip on new shingle | 5/8/2009 |
Q: When installing new shingles, is the cellophane strip supposed to remain on the shingle or be torn ...
A: The strip is for packaging so they don't stick in the bundle. You do not need to remove, I have herd ...
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| tile roof leak | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a rancher in Maryland which has stucco siding and a terracotta (Spanish) tile ...
A: Lets start with the pipe and heater flashing's, These flashing's can most of the time be bought from ...
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| leaking roof | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I just added on to my house and roofed it with architectural shingeles.I have two valleys.I put 20 ...
A: Lets me ask and assume that this was a w style valley with a small hump in the middle and not ...
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| quality of shingles | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I've gotten several quotes to re do our pine shingle roof here in Calgary Alberta. One contractor is ...
A: The two shingle manufactures your speaking about are both good shingles, The most commonly used were ...
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| porch roof/cost | 4/29/2009 |
Q: about how much should a 16 by 12 ft. roof on a porch cost?
A: Well what type roof is it. If it's a flat roof and you have to remove the old roofing it should run ...
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| Painting roofs | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I want to paint my black roofing shingles white. i contacted a company which supplies Lowes with a ...
A: Painting shingles is not a good idea. paint will harden and asphalt will expand and contract, the ...
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| Ventilating an attic in a 1930s house | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I live in a 1930s three-story freestanding townhouse in New York City that has a steep pitched roof ...
A: It sounds like your on the right track. 1. Have you considered blowing in insulation into the ...
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| Fiberglass roofing tiles for manufactured homes | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Do you know if the still make a fiberglass tile for manufactured homes? I am not sure if they are ...
A: I know they make a light weight metal roofing product that can be used on manufactured homes that ...
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| reroof | 4/17/2009 |
Q: ! I installed a layer of asphalt shingles on my roof about 25 years and found this to be no ...
A: start off by hiring a roof tear off company this should cost any were between 1000 to 1300 hundred ...
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| new shingles not laying flat | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I recently had a new roof put on Cetainteed landmark shingles and some are not laying flat. The ...
A: I would wait for a warm day 80-90* give it a couple of days see what shingles lay flat, then have ...
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| tar&gravel roof | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 40 X40 roof.I have a minor leak [one drop per 20 seconds]The suspect bad area is 12x20. It ...
A: Yes you can sweep the gravel were bubbles are showing. Cut an x into the bubbles to release air ...
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| Skylight leak on a flat tar roof | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I live in an old rowhome in baltimore and I have a 3rd floor skylight that was installed approx 8 ...
A: While it seems your at the right spot. What I would suggest is use a fabric along with the plastic ...
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| Carport roof/porch leak | 4/6/2009 |
Q: We have a carport (wood structure), attached to the house that has either a rubber or tar roof. ...
A: Lets start with age if this roof is more than 10 years old it may have to be replaced. Now let's ...
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| leaking roofs x 2 | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Professional building/ stucco and flat roofs with peripts. Torch free roof, TPO. This roof has ...
A: You might want to get an installation manual on the TPO product you had installed. This might help ...
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| shake roof age | 3/20/2009 |
Q: how does a shake roof work? I'm buying a house with a wood shake (not sure what kind of wood) roof, ...
A: A wood shake roof comes in Medium thick 1/2" or Heavy shake 3/4" and they are 24" long. there is a ...
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| Reroofing best plan to kee house cool | 3/18/2009 |
Q: Tom, I live in San Jose, CA and I have house with wood shakes on slats. I have no AC and my house ...
A: I also work in the San Jose market. If you would like I can also give you an estimate, My cell phone ...
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| Roofing Question | 3/17/2009 |
Q: Which is best 20 or 30 year roof and Why?
A: If we are talking about fiberglass shingle. I don't belive they make a 20 year shingle anymore, What ...
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| clear picture of shingle,gutter,and valley | 3/7/2009 |
Q: it is a time since i am not well knowing shingle,gutter and valley and the clear picture as well as ...
A: This question is hard to answer. Let's Try A shingle can refer to a fiber glass shingle, It is made ...
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| Steel Shipping Container Roofing | 3/6/2009 |
Q: What is easiest and quickest way to put a roof on a flat roof steel shipping container? I just want ...
A: There is a product that will stick with steel out there it is called peel and stick, It comes in a ...
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| ceiling leak | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My husband and I recently noticed a leak in our ceiling. It dries up during the day and gets ...
A: With out seeing the whole situation it's hard to tell, but some times The pipes in the attic will ...
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| Different quotes - some add $2K for additional OSB sheathing | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I live in the SF Bay area and have received 3 quotes for a re-roof of my 1959 house. Currently have ...
A: Lets start with I also live and work in the same area ( Hayward ) What it sounds like is you have ...
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| Repair a flat roof | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I am repairing a flat roof. My home is in an area that get a lot of snow in the winter, and a lot of ...
A: well if your just repairing the roof and it's a hot asphalt roof using tar. Then you can use plastic ...
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| ridge vents | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I had my house reroofed this summer.They replaced the ridge vent with a cobra exhaust vent. Last ...
A: I heard this a lot in the colder climent areas, I am from calif. I know It should be vented some ...
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| Re-roofing historical house | 2/16/2009 |
Q: We are about to re-roof a 1900 historical farmhouse. It originally had cedar shakes but is now on ...
A: There really isn't there was but most of them are no longer around. products didn't work and ...
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| Ideal time to do roof | 2/11/2009 |
Q: We’re ready to sign a contract with a roofing contractor but we don’t want to start work until ...
A: Quotes Will very, in the spring time prices do go up roofers do get busier. you can sign a contract ...
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| roof leaks | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Our house is a yr old. The roof is 12/4 pitch, 50 yr. shingle, ice and water shield entire roof, ...
A: It does sound like condensation. With no attic,It would be hard to tell Un fortunately I am from ...
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| clay tile roofing | 1/29/2009 |
Q: Where can I buy a box of clay roof tiles? I don't need a roofer, just a box of clay tiles. I've ...
A: The best way is to look up in your area is to look up under roofing supplies, Not knowing were live ...
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| Asphalt Roll Roofng | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I want to put asphalt rolled shingles on a new 12'x12' shed with a 2:12 slope. The roof doesn't ...
A: I think your talking at the top, if there is no wall a piece of L metal will work. you can get this ...
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| aluminum roof paint for torch down roof | 1/19/2009 |
Q: We are experiencing a leak in our home that was remodeled about 1 and 1/2 yrs ago. In investigating ...
A: The roof leak has nothing to due with the aluminum coating, The roof coating is only for sun ...
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| roof shingles | 1/9/2009 |
Q: In your opinion is there any benefit of the organic roofing shingle over the corning fiberglass one? ...
A: Sorry this took so long, I thought I already got to your question Anyway I have never heard of ...
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| attic condensation and ventilation | 1/4/2009 |
Q: We recently had a new roof put on our ranch house. Roof had only gable vents on each end. Roofer ...
A: I do not know if the ridge vent is causing such moisture problems it sounds like it's possible, If ...
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| shingles | 1/3/2009 |
Q: is it wrong to reshingle without stripping the shingles.there is just one layer and the roofers feel ...
A: It is always better to remove the one layer of roofing first, so you fix any dry rot that maybe ...
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| roofing nails leaking | 12/4/2008 |
Q: got new roof house built in 1700s all the shingle nails an older nails are dripping in my attic 11 ...
A: New roof nails dripping ? This is something that is new to me. keeping in mind the roof pitch is ...
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| wood shingles | 11/19/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to put wood shingles directly over old asphalt shingles?.
A: I do not believe it's a good idea, Wood shingles need to breath, That means air needs to come up ...
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| follow-up to my question of 11/7 | 11/16/2008 |
Q: Tom, Thanks for your response to my question of 11/7. As mentioned, I live about 80 miles north ...
A: With Your situation and not being able to view the whole situation it's hard to give the best ...
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| Cedar Shake Roof | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I recently brought a house and had it inspected, about a year ago. Everything was in good shape ...
A: A wood roof Wood shakes, Wood shingles They only last around 18-25 years unless they were treated ...
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| re-roofing & insulation | 11/7/2008 |
Q: Tom, Thanks for your time. This re-roofing will be the last expensive house work before my ...
A: Let's talk about the insulation first, You can use a poly-iso on top of the roof deck, I would ...
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| Tying new shingles into existing shake roof | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I appreciate any advice you can give me with this issue. I live in a townhouse in the West Village ...
A: This is a good question and a very tough area to tie into this is so hard to tell you the best way ...
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| roof over | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have a commercial building that is a rock roof.Can I scrape the rock install glass base and torch ...
A: I have never done this, I also remove the existing roofing if a leak should acure you will never ...
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| roof underlayment for asphalt shingles in central florida | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Tom, I have 4 estimates to replace my 48 sq. 5/12 hip/gable tile roof with asphalt shingles. Two ...
A: Well I work in California And we use for the most part the #30 asphalt felt paper, Some contractors ...
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| shingles falling off new roof | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I had a new roof, total tear off installed 4 years ago. I have a slanted roof and got the 30 year ...
A: It sounds like the nails were put to high up on the shingle or they didn't use enough nails, or ...
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| new roof install | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I am having a new asphalt shingle roof put on. The question that I have not ben able to find an ...
A: That plastic strip is put on there for packaging so the shingles don't stick together. With the heat ...
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| modified bitumen application | 10/14/2008 |
Q: My roofer states that he applied a modified bitumen hot asphalt method roofing on top of the old ...
A: In most cases I recommend removing the old roofing down to the sheathing. ( Reasons See below ) 1. ...
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| torch down rubber roof | 10/2/2008 |
Q: My question is how much of an over lap is necessary between the sections, is it important that the ...
A: First make sure you understand the flame, Around 12 to 15" of the flame can not be seen during ...
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| Cedar Shake roof | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I'm building a 4-post shelter 12'x12', four gables with valleys ending at each post. The 1x4 slats ...
A: The only way that might work is to lessen the exposer of shakes. instead of 10" go to a 7" exposer ...
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| Wood Shake Roof | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I live in a community in Gaithersburg, MD, where a cedar shake roof is required by the HOA. I have ...
A: I am in California. wood Shakes will curl, the are made out of wood,they curl because the become ...
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| Re: Buying a new roof | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of buying a second roof in a ten year period am trying to be very careful. I ...
A: Well lets start with your area ( Black roofs area hotter )Yet it is a nice color. and if vented ...
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| O'hagin's Vent vs Eyebrow vents | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I am getting re roof done with new composition shingles and my older home is currently not ...
A: Now the ridge vent was designed for catheal ceilings were you have no attic spacing or very little. ...
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| O'hagin's Vent vs Eyebrow vents | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I am getting re roof done with new composition shingles and my older home is currently not ...
A: This is Tom I prefer Eyebrow vents, why? maybe because there is no louvers on the top, 2. I have ...
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| DECK ARMOR and ICE AND WATER SHIELD | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have competing opinions about what to put under shingles. One roofer says to use DECK ARMOR for ...
A: I have no Idea where you live. I am in Northern California We do not use it much unless owner spec ...
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| leaking roof vent | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me how to replace or replair a vent on shingle roof? We have put tar or roof filler ...
A: This is one of those areas that is hard to describe. and easy to show you how. if you go on line ...
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| Facia borad rotting on a torch down roof. | 9/15/2008 |
Q: We have several locations where the facia borard is rotting. Over the top of the board is a metal ...
A: I believe the torch-on is under the metal. Yes you can remove the metal pull back the torch-on, you ...
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| iko 40 year compared to certainteed 40 year | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have received quotes for my roof a very steep roof.I am looking at a 40 year architectual angle ...
A: I think you right I prefer landmark, Also use a 30 felt not a 15, 30 is twice as thick, The water ...
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| shingle questions | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have received several quotes to reroof my home with 30 yr demensional shingles. I have been ...
A: Here in Northern Calif. Mostly used is Gaf/Elk/certainteed some use Tamko not much. Always use #30 ...
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| Asbestos tiles | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I work for a General contractor in Kansas City. I am a former adjuster and handle insurance claims ...
A: You Are absolutely correct About what is in the market today. 1. you might want to be careful about ...
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| Ridge Roof Vent | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 ft x 12ft Tuff Shed with a center peak pitch roof. I use it as my pump house. Right in ...
A: They do make A Skylight That opens and closes, Also you can use it as a hatch fully opens I think I ...
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| Flat Roof Dry Rot Repair | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have an area approx. 6ft. by 6ft. of dry rot on my roof. I intend to have new shingles applied, ...
A: First Most roofing contractors do minor carpentry so no I would not think you would have to hire ...
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| Mobile home roofing | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have a double wide with a coated metal roof that requires regular maintenance. I'd like to have ...
A: There is a very light metal tile roofing in the market, The name of the product is decra tile or ...
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| foam under wood shingles, venting? | 8/30/2008 |
Q: Situation:200 year old cape, single story, with knee walls and a four ft wide ceiling on second ...
A: With out seeing the whole situation it would be hard to advise. Adding insulation under the wood ...
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| Repairing holes in a torch down roof | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I am removing a basketball hoop from a carport roof. It was bolted through the torch down material ...
A: Sorry this took so long I was out of town There is two way to fill those holes. 1st way Go to a ...
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| negative pressure | 8/18/2008 |
Q: on very windy days I have water leaking into my house on the windward side. I have caulked and ...
A: Sorry this took so long was out of town Do you know if the shingles have felt paper behind it ? ...
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| Venting a roof covering a vaulted ceiling | 8/12/2008 |
Q: We replaced a cedar shake roof with asphalt shingles several years ago. Now the tongue and groove ...
A: Q: Can a ridge vent be used you might want to look into it. Q: Was there extra membrane used under ...
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| shingling a shed roof | 8/12/2008 |
Q: i am useless diy 'er (but at least im trying!). anyway i recently (sort) re-shingled a shed roof and ...
A: Do not feel bad this is most common, This is sometimes a hard area, They do make a roofing nail 1/2" ...
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| hail damage on metal roof | 8/11/2008 |
Q: My insurance company will not pay for hail damage on my metal roof because it is only cosmetic ...
A: I am sorry what church are you speaking about ( the church in Los Altos ) Please explain Thank you. ...
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| composition over shake shingle roof | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I am considering buying a home with a Timberline composition roof over shake shingle. The ...
A: This process has been done for years. It is not the best way to reroof a house, But it works. The ...
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| Cedar Shakes to Asphalt Shingles | 7/31/2008 |
Q: my dad and I are going to redo my roof but I'm going from an existing cedar shake roof (32yrs old) ...
A: Remove all the wood shakes and felt paper. leave the shiplap and install the plywood directly on ...
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| Rubber Roof | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Should tar be used to repair rips/tears in rubber roofs?
A: No tar should not be used to repair a rubber roof. The Tar will not stick on its own. What needs to ...
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| t-lock shingles | 7/29/2008 |
Q: recently had wind damage to our roof and can not find replacement shingles. I went to the IKO ...
A: I tried to look for some replacement shingles for you through the Internet was not able to find. ...
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| Tar and gravel roof | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I would like to mredo my roof, however I wish to eleminate the tar and gravel. I have looked into ...
A: Removing the tar and gravel is the better way to start off with a new roof, If a leak should occur ...
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| Shingles | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a dome home with supposedly 40 year shingles. It was built in 1983, so there ...
A: There was a shingle in the market called a two tab shingle. Since then they discontinued the ...
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| Ventalation of enclosed porch roof | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I enclosed a 16'x 12' porch and left the 2x6 rafters to provide a cathedral ceiling. I want to ...
A: They do make a flashing for venting called a roof to wall vent. The way this works is at the high ...
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| Mixed Cathedral and Flat Ceiling w/ Ridge Vent | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if I can install a radiant barrier underneath the rafters on a portion of my roof ...
A: I am glad this worked, This product in my opinion is still a new product and may work in most cases, ...
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| cedar shake roof | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I am purchasing a house with a new cedar shake roof. When I looked in the attic I could see some ...
A: Seeing light through a wood shake roof is not always a bad sign. What you should know is how old ...
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| Clay tile and Flat Roof | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I have a house built in the 1920's. Part is clay tile and is in reasonable shape, although it needs ...
A: Sorry this took so long I was out of town. Built in the 20's I am sure the felt had to been changed, ...
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| Barn Roof | 6/24/2008 |
Q: We recently had a new shed built with a "Barn" or Gambrel style roof. My question is the where the ...
A: J. It would seem That there should be something covering the exposed nails like metal so some type ...
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| Sloping flat roof | 6/23/2008 |
Q: we currently have a large flat roof over our sunroom, carport and garage (~1200sf). The sunroom is ...
A: Sorry this took so long I was away yesterday. If it is affordable slopping a flat roof is the best ...
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| Patio roof vents | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I am building a 14ft X 16Ft wood patio cover with 2”x6” wood rafters. 2/12 slope. The ceiling of the ...
A: Venting is always a good idea, you might want want to put in a couple of soffit vents on each side, ...
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| Shake Roof Repair | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I have two quotes for repairing a seventeen year old shake roof in the Denver area. The roof does ...
A: It sounds like you have a wood shake roof and they want to use wood shingles to repair it. I Think ...
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| Too Hot for a new roof | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I live in Texas and need a new roof. It has been in the mid 90's for about the last two weeks. I ...
A: I do not know why they say not to put a roof on in the heat. I live in Ca. We put roofs on all year ...
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| Concrete roof tile | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I own a brick building in Pittsburg, Tx that has concrete roof tile. It was built in 1978 and four ...
A: Putting mortar under each loose ridge will hold, but should be check every couple of years, The ...
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| Cedar Shingle Hips on Gazebo | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I built a gazebo about 15 years ago and never got around to applying hips (poor judgement). I also ...
A: Tom Here Sorry this took so long But I was out of town. Frank With out being able to see the ...
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| 2nd layer okay on manufactured home? | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I own a 1999 Skyline 42x48 manufactured home in northwest Washington state. Nice house, but roof ...
A: You would have to check with one the manufacture and the city building department. I never recommend ...
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| Installing Rolled Roofing | 5/19/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are going to be installing rolled roofing this summer over a 10x10 area, so about ...
A: Rolled roofing is a very low grade roofing. It can work for about 10 years if done proper. The ...
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| Preservative coating on cedar shake roofs | 5/9/2008 |
Q: What do you think about oil based clear preservative treatment on a 10 year old cedar shake roof? I ...
A: Let me say that it work very well, But there is a fall back it is a oil and that's like putting gas ...
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| Combination of vents | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I'm getting my roof done. My roofer suggested to install 2 turbines and 4 low profile vents. My ...
A: well it sounds like he is doing the right thing with the exception of the turbine vents, From my ...
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| Attic Ventalation | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I presently have ridge vents. I have a catheral ceiling that is starting to turn yellow at the peak ...
A: Ridge vent is some cases is a good choose, It seems to work in some areas, The calls I have been ...
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| roof | 4/29/2008 |
Q: should 3/8" plywood sheathing be re-placed with 1/2" when re-roofing?
A: yes Some houses were built with 3/8" plywood years ago, Today when building a home 1/2" plywood is ...
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| Attic Ventalation | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I presently have ridge vents. I have a catheral ceiling that is starting to turn yellow at the peak ...
A: I have been getting a lot of calls on the ridge vent, Mostly in colder climates,foggy areas and were ...
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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: There is a lot of alterative, Unfortunately, Only a few That I would recommend, But first let's ...
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| Leak at plumbing vent flashing | 4/24/2008 |
Q: Tom: I noticed a water stain on my ceiling a while back, and went into the attic on a rainy day. I ...
A: Well Let's see who is telling the the story right. If you can see daylight through the pipe ...
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| Flat roof drain clogged | 4/11/2008 |
Q: My flat roof was recently redone with a torch-on membrane. It was pitch and gravel and during the ...
A: Sorry to here an other ripped off consumer from a Roofing contractor, We are NOT all That way. I ...
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| Flat roof drain clogged | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My flat roof was recently redone with a torch-on membrane. It was pitch and gravel and during the ...
A: This seems to happen a lot they should have put A drain stop in the drain before removing the ...
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| vent boot repair | 4/7/2008 |
Q: An inspector that looked at my house has reported that all 3 vents on my roof are leaking and the ...
A: I am in ca. The so called vent boot if it is what I Am thinking, He's talking about A vent collar, A ...
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| Which is cooler Shake or 50 yr shingle with solar fans | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Our condo in Honolulu Hawaii is in process of re-roofing. We are down to 2 choices. A 50 yr Shake ...
A: Tom here I am in Ca. I love wood shakes and wood shakes stay cooler as long as they are put on skip ...
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| Re-Roof over Wood Shingles? | 3/28/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are in escrow to buy a house with a wood shake roof currently in bad condition. ...
A: very good Question. Tom here Let's get started the first thing is were you live. ( what state and ...
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| 5'x7' shed roof w/app. 6" pitch over the 5" dimension | 3/27/2008 |
Q: this shed roof has rolled asphalt material on it now and has no leaks but the roof over the app. ...
A: First Thing, Does this roof have a slight pitch if so good. 2nd. the weather, does it get freezing ...
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| Roll roofing | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I have a roof on the back of my house thats about a 2-12 pitch and it has a hip on on one side . ...
A: They make a hip and ridge material you cane get at any roofing supply house or any home depot store. ...
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| condensation-metal roof | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have a metal out-building with an open on two sides, outside kitchen attached to this building. ...
A: This is tough one, keeping moister out of this area sounds a little hard. with out seeing the whole ...
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| off ridge vents | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My firm manufactures off ridge vents, gooseneck vents, and other roof related products.In Aug 2003 ...
A: The off rige vents mostly used in this market (San Jose ca.) is the Simpson Eyebrow vent, it vents ...
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| deck requirements for wood shakes | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Can OSB sheathing be used as the solid deck for installation of wood shakes? Everything I read says ...
A: I am for The San Jose area in ca. Here: unless it's new construction we don't use solid sheathing ...
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| Roofing in the rain? | 3/16/2008 |
Q: It is raining as I am writing this. The roofing guys across the street are laying felt down on very ...
A: This is a good question, If they don't lay the shingles down right away then with hope the sheathing ...
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| Polystick Tu versus 90# Paper | 3/15/2008 |
Q: We are in the process of re-roofing our home and the estimates we have been given are including the ...
A: I am from the San Jose area in ca. Here we use two layers of number 30 felt paper, I have never ...
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| PATIO EXTENSION ROOF ATTACHMENT | 3/13/2008 |
Q: WE RECENTLY BUILT A NEW PATIO COVER AND ARE UNSURE HOW TO LAY THE ROLLED ROOFING PAPER UNDER THE ...
A: The proper way is to remove two courses of shingles and also remove the nails on a cool day, Then ...
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| steel cargo container | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I would like to apply torch down to an 8'x40'shipping container. Do I need to prime or put base on ...
A: Rick, are you planing to torch the whole roll or just the edges. Lets assume you just torch the ...
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| roofing | 3/9/2008 |
Q: When going over an existing roof is a drip edge needed over the old shingles and also, what size ...
A: What I do is cut the old shingles back even to the fascia board, Then add the drip edge, this makes ...
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| Roof/ceiling edge leaks | 3/7/2008 |
Q: This summer, we had the roof on the addition to our colonial house (1970s) replaced. It was replaced ...
A: Well let's get started Number one, If you have no overhang on the house, and the gutters go up ...
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| new roof on old adobe | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I have an old adobe house in northern new mexico with a 2x4 hip roof and r11 insulation with several ...
A: I think if the 2x4's are at least 24" on center and not more you should be ok, with out seeing the ...
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| new roof on old adobe | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I have an old adobe house in northern new mexico with a 2x4 hip roof and r11 insulation with several ...
A: Michael, I would like to know first what type of roof you are planing to use, With a 2x4 structure ...
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| Fungus growth under roof shingles | 3/3/2008 |
Q: our home (Encino, CA) had cement composition roof shingles. We find that a fungus (or some kind of ...
A: First is this a cement tile roof or a composition roof. If this is a composition roof follow below. ...
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| ridge vents | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 ft. long ridge skylight. How do I install ridge vents along the sides to insure venting ...
A: From what your telling me It sounds like you can. Vernon, I have gotten a lot of calls on ridge ...
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| Metal roof on inside porch | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I have purchased a Manufactured Home here in Florida. My porch roof is metal. I would like to put ...
A: That metal is very thin and not much I don't think you can do with it, maybe paint it or They do ...
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| moisture and mold in the attic | 2/27/2008 |
Q: We are experiencing high humidity, buckling of plywood and beginning mold in our attic. We were ...
A: First lets look at 1st layer of roofing what type is it, Wood shakes, wood shingles,fiberglass ...
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| insulating existing flat roof | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have a small screened porch on back of house. It was built with the main house in 1940. It has a ...
A: This could only be done in two ways. 1st. From the top of Roof 2nd. from the inside ceiling. The ...
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| wavy roof | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering if you could help me with a little problem I'm having. me and my buddies did a ...
A: What it sounds like is you used 3/8" plywood on 24" center 2x4 truesses and no clips, It sounds ...
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| Continuation of moisture in attic | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I asked a question a while ago and thought of some additional information I wanted to relay. Before ...
A: From this information I feel water is blowing into ridge vent, Cover ridge vent to the best of your ...
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| Roof leak or condensation problem? | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have a eight year old home that I have lived in for five years. For the first time, two weeks ...
A: I am from califorina san Jose area. Not familer with the snow areas, what concerns me is saying you ...
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| RV Roofing | 2/21/2008 |
Q: My travel trailer needs a new rubber roof. Are there any issues or concerns about using fiberglass ...
A: The difference between Fiberglas and rubber is fiberglass will become brittle and rubber will stay ...
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| EPDM drip edge/ flashing | 2/20/2008 |
Q: hey tom, i just had a rubber roof installed on my 1/12 shed roof. i was very unimpressed by the way ...
A: You can wrap in any way to hold the rubber in place. it is that the metal is straight and long and ...
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| EPDM drip edge/ flashing | 2/20/2008 |
Q: hey tom, i just had a rubber roof installed on my 1/12 shed roof. i was very unimpressed by the way ...
A: It sounds like a poor quality craftsmanship, I would call them back to FIX the corners and the ...
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| tar papering over wet OSB | 2/18/2008 |
Q: we had rain all day Friday and Friday night, and by Saturday morning, the roof guy was putting tar ...
A: I also don't like the idea of putting felt paper over wet osb, This in my option can trap moisture, ...
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| GAF Masterflow WC14 severe weather cap | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Any idea where this product can be purchased? I live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast & had 3 turbine ...
A: I am in the northern ca. area, I am not sure were you would be able to obtain the WC14", It would ...
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| Ridge Vents vs. Off-Ridge Vents | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I am having my house re-roofed. The roofer recommended Ridge vents. I would rather have off ridge ...
A: I like The off ridge vents better then ridge vent, This is a question that how you look at it either ...
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| 2 ply torcch on membrane system | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I have a local contractor set up to replace my 15 year old tar and gravel roof with a 2 ply torch on ...
A: When you say local I am assuming you are speaking the San Jose area In Ca., If not Local is were If ...
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| asphalt shingle roof | 2/1/2008 |
Q: My home is 5 years old and recently we had a storm with high winds and 2 shingles were blown off. ...
A: That's good you didn't have any leaks. The wind might have exposed felt paper , This is put on ...
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| Replacing tar & gravel roof | 1/30/2008 |
Q: We are looking to replace our aging tar & gravel roof this year. I've been told that we should ...
A: I am from the San Jose area in ca. I am not saying that the contractor is not going to give you he's ...
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| Replacing tar & gravel roof | 1/30/2008 |
Q: We are looking to replace our aging tar & gravel roof this year. I've been told that we should ...
A: Your getting a torch-on roof, Lets look at couple of things 1. do you have a slight pitch ? 2. Does ...
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| Complaints of concrete tile | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I'm wondering what the biggest complaints of anything having to do with concrete tiles, buying, ...
A: Tom Souza Here Cell ( 650-921-7663 ) San Jose, Ca. area big Earthquake Area. Lets start with the ...
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| Roof and wet walls | 1/26/2008 |
Q: It's been raining quite heavily in the San Jose area. I have a tar and gravel roof. The gravel is ...
A: First I work in the San Jose market, And would be glad to take look at your roof, Please call my ...
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| Flat roof drainage | 1/23/2008 |
Q: My home has a flat paper and tar roof. Most areas drain well has long as I keep the drains clean. ...
A: Lets say why this is happening mostly house settling. 1. Can you put a drain in this area. 2. ...
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| how do you determine how much metal roofing you will need | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Just wondering how would i figure how much metal roofing i would need to purchase for my home it is ...
A: You have 1152 sq feet First you need to choose the type of metal roofing you want. There is a lot of ...
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| nails into the ceiling | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have a question for you and I hope you can help. I had a roof put on and there are nails that are ...
A: Sorry to here this it should not happen. 1. I would call back the roofer and have him pull them out. ...
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| Using staples on shingles | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I live in Massillon Ohio and had a house build in 1999 and the shingles are beginning to fall off ...
A: Well I live in The San Francisco area you should check with the city Building department in you ...
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| Rubber rolled roofing | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I am working on a home that a rolled rubber roof. The roof seems to be working, but I notice the ...
A: I am Not from the cold area, I am from the San Francisco area, What I can Tell you is That Having a ...
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| insulation under torch down roofing | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I am planning to apply torch down roofing on a small cottage behind my home. The roof pitch is ...
A: The only one that comes to mind is a perlight insulation but you should have a solid plywood or osb ...
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| Cold Weather Roofing | 1/15/2008 |
Q: We were all set to have our roof replaced as we have had some major leaks due to the recent ice ...
A: One: if you do the repairs now is it going to be a waste of money? Two : I am not saying you ...
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| How do I repair sagging roof and ceiling? | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 45 year old ranch style home with a double garage dimensions are 20' x 20'. I recently ...
A: With out seeing the total situation it is very hard to give you a complete answer, It sounds like ...
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| Ice in the attic | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Last winter, in the very cold weather, I had water dripping from the vent fans in the second floor ...
A: I am not real familiar with this kind of cold, I am from the Oakland California area. But what it ...
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| Cedar Shakes | 1/6/2008 |
Q: We had our cedar shake roof replaced 2 weeks ago. We several large areas of black looking shakes(not ...
A: What you are seeing is a wood shake that is a little moldy it's one that was in the middle of the ...
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| Wood Shake patch | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I recently had a patch job on my wood shake roof because it was leaking. Two questions... It seems ...
A: A shake roof normally only lasts around 20-25 years,some roofing companies will tell you they can ...
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| Roof mounted exhaust fan | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I would like to install a bathroom exhaust fan in a home I purchased. The problem is there is a ...
A: There Are Bathroom fans available For your ceiling and would be able to also roof mount. You will ...
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| nails piercing through the eves | 12/18/2007 |
Q: We are having our shake roof replaced. Today, they laid the plywood down. Tomorrow morning, the ...
A: some inspectors may make note to the contractor that the nails missed the rafters,or and the ...
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| touch down | 12/17/2007 |
Q: i have a flat roof that the sides are higher then the middle, therefore the roof drains to the ...
A: Chris, First you need to remove the vinyl roofing and make sure you have a solid deck and fix any ...
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