Questions and Answers
Q & A - Icicles and Ice Dams - Causes and Cures
Icicles and ice dams seem to be on everyone's mine this winter in the north-east of our country. Sue had a brand new roof put on in Oct of 2014 and has a couple of leaks and icicles she is dealing with this winter with all the extreme snowfall. This is ...
Black Roofs - Are They a Bad Thing?
Black or darker asphalt colored roofs are some of the best-looking roofs in your neighborhood. Having the dark contrast with the right house paint makes a good looking home or what is sometimes called “curb appeal.” But as a homeowner, are you worried about the heat from the hot summer months ...
Q & A - Roof Certifications, Why Do I Need One?
Roof certifications confirm the condition of a roof. Roof certifications are typically called for by a lender or bank when a home is being sold or transferred. It is requested to confirm the condition of a roof and a guarantee from a professional that the roof is in good condition and ...
Q & A - Barge Rafter…How Do I Replace One?
Do's and don'ts of replacing a barge rafter. "When you have a peak about 30′ up on the side of a house with a wall all the way up, how do pros install the fascia? Do they use scaffolding or just big ladders? Thank You, Sam." Although this picture is not thirty ...
Q & A - Tip The Roofer - Should I Do it?
Tipping the roofer is not expected. Tipping the roofer after a job is done, believe it or not, is a question I have been asked many times. Having made a living up on the roof many years, I can say yes, what a nice thing to do, but it really is ...
Asphalt Shingles...What is the Best Roof for Me?
Tips to determine which roof will be best for you. This question is one of the most asked of us at AskARoofer All roofers have a few favorites and we invite the roofers that visit this Blog to make a comment at the bottom of the page. What shingle do you prefer? ...
Q & A - Loading a Roof Safely Causing Penetrations
When the 2×4’s are pulled up, should the roofer cover the nail holes that went through the double layer of felt by nailing? Rick asked, "I’m right in the middle of a re-roof job. The demo is completed, plywood installed and double layers of Fontana 40 felt covers the roof ...
Q & A - Is My Ridge Vent Nailed Correctly?
When you can clearly see the shaft of the nails, there is an issue with the installation of this ridge vent. What’s wrong with this photo? This photo was recently sent to me with the question, "Is my ridge vent nailed correctly? My roofer says it is.” When you can clearly see ...
Roofing Deposit - How Much Should I Give My Roofing Contractor?
The answer can depend on the state you live in and the contractor you hire. I get asked this question quite often. The answer can depend on the state you live in and the contractor you hire. Some contractors ask for deposits, some don’t. Whatever you agree on, make sure it ...
5 Reasons to Hire a Certified Roofing Contractor
Five reasons to hire a certified roofing contractor. A roofing question came in this morning. I was asked if I knew a good roofing contractor in Portland, Washington area. It just so happens I have no solid contacts up there at this time that I felt comfortable referring to. So I ...
