Roofing 101
Q & A - Do I Need a Contract With My Roofer?
Having a detailed agreement written and signed by both parties solves a lot of problems that can come up during a roofing job. A contract with your roofer is important. It protects both you, and your contractor. It should not be looked at as a mistrust thing but as a clear ...
Rain Gutters - When is the Best Time to Install Them?
Is there an ideal time to install rain gutters? Installing rain gutters can be done without removing the roof. It is wise to have a rain gutters contractor that understands all types of roofing since gutters are typically attached to the edge of roofs. If a rain gutter system is not ...
Nailing Roof Shingles Correctly - Why is it So Important?
If your roof shingles aren't nailed correctly, you could have a void roofing warranty. Shingles blow off roofs during high winds. Millions of dollars are spent each year, by the insurance companies because of high winds. Did you know that if your roof shingles are not nailed correctly, you could have ...
Cedar Shingle Roofs, How Many Bundles Make a Square?
How many bundles does it take to make a square? Courtesy of Eastside Heritage Center Cedar shingles for over 200 years have been used as roof coverings for our homes in this country. It was common for a shingle mill to take an order and then deliver the materials to the ...
Re-roofing My House - 10 Steps to Success
The day has come, you know you can’t go another year with that tired old roof. Where do you start? Before you start making calls to local roofing contractors, you need to be organized. Get a binder with pockets so you can slip brochures, contracts and proposals, addresses of roofs you ...
6 Things You Should Not Do On Your Roof
Here are a list of things to keep from damaging your roof: Mount a satellite dish on your roof. This is the number one hate for me. Seeing a roof mount satellite dish means screwing bolts into your roof. Some installers will use a mastic sandwiched between the roof and the ...
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 ...
Icicles on my roof - What causes them?
Here we are on the doorstep of winter and one of the biggest questions we receive at AskARoofer.com has to do with Icicles and Ice Dams. These Ice dams can cause much damage to your home and must be taken care of. When you see icicles that form from your gutters ...
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? ...
