AAR Experts
The best way to extend the life of your roof isn't what most people think
AAR Expert John Kenney says maintenance doesn't just help your roof last longer — it helps protect your home, your budget and your peace of mind. One of the first questions homeowners ask after installing a new roof is, "How long should it last?" It's a fair question, but after ...
Preventative maintenance vs. reactive roof repairs
AskARoofer Expert Brittany Wimbish says it's less expensive to maintain a roof than it is to react to a failure in the system. When I think about commercial roofing, one thing always comes to mind: it's almost always less expensive to maintain a roof than it is to react to a ...
Why maintenance is the cheapest insurance policy you'll ever buy
AskARoofer Expert Wendy Marvin says maintenance helps your roof help you. I get this question all the time, "My roof looks fine, why do I need to have it inspected?" Here's the thing. By the time a roof "looks" bad from the ground, you're usually already past the cheap fix and ...
The roof overhead: Shifting from crisis management to asset protection
AskARoofer Expert Henry Staggs says that roof maintenance helps property owners get ahead of wear and tear. For most property owners, the roof is the ultimate embodiment of "out of sight, out of mind" until water begins dripping through the ceiling. Yet, your roof is easily one of the single largest ...
The unexpected benefit of roofing maintenance
AskARoofer Expert Will Lorenz discusses how maintenance calls can build trust in client relationships. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Will Lorenz of General Coatings. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Lauren White: Hello everyone, my name is ...
One common oversight homeowners make
AAR Expert Will Lorenz tells homeowners to remember their warranty when making repairs. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Will Lorenz of General Coatings. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Lauren White: Hello everyone, my name is Lauren ...
The importance of hiring professionals
AAR Expert Bridget Wilson says it's key to make sure the people climbing onto your roof know exactly what they're doing. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Bridget Wilson of Cardinal Roofing. Bridget Wilson: Hey everybody, this month's topic what precautions should home and building owners ...
Q&A – Soffit installation issue
Looking for a clear opinion on the work done to their hip roof, the homeowner came to the AskARoofer experts. Melissa from Pennsylvania had work done on her hip roof. When she had questions about the job, she got a variety of answers. To get some clarity on the situation, she ...
Your investment matters. Protect it
AAR Expert Wendy Marvin talks about protecting your roof when specialists outside of the trade need to access it. You just had a beautiful new roof installed. It’s got a strong warranty, it looks sharp and you feel good knowing your home is protected. Then a few months later, the HVAC ...
What owners should know before other trades go on the roof
AAR Expert John Kenney says the best projects occur when the owner, roofing contractor and other trades work together rather than independently. Most home and building owners understand the importance of hiring a qualified roofing contractor when roof work is needed. What many don't realize is that some of the ...
