The Roofing Process
Q & A - Should I Tear My Roof Off?
Is it better to roof over my existing roof or tear the roof off? It’s that time of year again when re-roofing is on the mind of many people. When thinking about doing an asphalt roof job, some people think they can save a few bucks by roofing over the old ...
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 ...
