Roofing 101
Q & A - Is My Roof Valley Installed Incorrectly?
Steve asked, "Why does my valley have two different colors on it?" WOW, that’s a roof valley you don’t see every day. What you have is an area of the roof called a valley. The shiny straight line is called a W Valley and is most likely 18 inches – 24 ...
Loading a Roof
Loading a roof can be easy or hard. There are many ways to get your roofing materials on the roof. A good ladder and a strong back are used many times but that can be the hard way especially if it is a high roof or a very large building. Nowadays ...
Roof Leaks Caused by Air Conditioners
Roof Leaks caused by HVAC roof-mounted systems. Air Conditioners on roofs that leak can cause hundreds of dollars in repairs. The problem is finding the responsible party. I can’t tell you how many times, year in and year out, how I have been blamed for a leaky roof I installed, only ...
Q & A - Asphalt Shingle Replacement and Old Felt
Is it better to take off old felt or leave it on during a roof replacement? Pam asked, "When replacing a roof with new asphalt shingles, is it best to take off the layer of old felt with the old shingles? Is it better to lay new felt over the old ...
Q & A - Tearing off a Roof, The Pro's and Con's
Barbara asked, "Can we lay over a roof that leaks?" "I am the president of a condo association. Our units are now 18 years old and need to be re-roofed. We have a few elderly men in our community who insist that we lay over the existing shingles rather than tear ...
Q & A - Preliminary Lien Notice, Sounds Scary
What is a preliminary lien notice? Yes it does sound scary, but it is the law in California. A subcontractor or materials supplier shall provide you with this notice to protect their rights to record a lien if needed to recover the costs of labor and or materials delivered to your ...
Skylights, How Many Do I Need?
There are multiple factors to consider when deciding how many skylights you want. I have always encouraged natural lighting. Not only does it save money on your lighting bill it just feels good having natural light in the home. Installing one or two skylights during the roofing process is a great time ...
Q & A - Dark Shingles vs. Light Shingles
Are darker color roof shingles really that much hotter? Yes they are, it is just like a human, if you wear a dark shirt in the summer you will absorb more heat than if you wore a white shirt. The white or lighter colors are naturally reflective and will keep you ...
Q & A - Cabin Roof
Robert L. asked, "What is a good roof for my cabin that looks like shakes?" First of all, nothing looks and performs like real cedar shakes. So if that is what you want, I suggest you install the cedar shakes. Shakes now, have a fire rating of A, B, and C ...
Q & A - Where Do I Buy Tiles to Match My Roof?
Four tips to help you find tiles to match your roof. This can be most difficult if your home is older than twenty years. Concrete or Clay tile has many colors and profiles. If you need one or fifty tiles, they can be hard to find even for us roofers. 1. Try ...
