Questions and Answers
Q&A – Replacing old decking
When it came time to replace a piece of decking, this homeowner wanted to make sure they got it right the first time. John, a homeowner from Georgia, came to the AskARoofer Experts with a question about replacing a deck: "Should old 11-inch wide plank decking be replaced with 4x8 OSB ...
Q&A – Warranty issues
This homeowner recently had their roof done and had some questions about what their warranty covered. When Cherris in Tenessee got a new roof, they wanted it to be the last roof they paid for on the house. But they noticed something odd, so came to the AskARoofer experts with this ...
Q&A – Mobile home roof leak
This homeowner asked the AskARoofer experts about what they should do to address a leak in their mobile home's roof. Lowe from South Dakota came to our experts with a bit of a unique question: I built an addition on my 1970s mobile home and the roof is leaking. What do ...
Q&A – What do I do if my roof was built atop an older roof?
Two roofs aren’t better than one. A Georgia homeowner seeks advice for their secondary roof issue. Melissa, a homeowner from Georgia, experienced issues with ductwork amid their roofing system and asked: Our roof appears to have been built on top of the house's old flatter roof, leaving us with about ...
AAR Q&A - How can I prevent ice dams?
A Michigan homeowner is ready to rid himself of a recurring problem. Keith, a homeowner from Michigan, wanted to know the proper course of action to take to repair their roof and avoid future ice dams, and asked: Good morning. I have a roof over my two bedrooms that ...
Q&A — What is the best way to address air leakage in the attic?
A year after purchasing a new home, this Maryland homeowner discovered air leakage in the attic and wanted to know the most efficient course of action. Piia, a homeowner from Maryland, wasn’t sure how to tackle air leakage in the attic and asked: I purchased my home last year and ...
Q&A - What is the recommended temperature range for primer application?
A homeowner wanted to know the recommended temperature range for applying primer to their roof, as well as advice on sun exposure and top coats. Gregg, a homeowner preparing to repaint their roof, wanted to know the recommended temperature range for primer application. They asked: I am using HP-Primer. In what ...
Q&A – Roof ridges, holes, leaks and more!
Expert answers to four questions from homeowners like you! We created AskARoofer to help connect professionals in the roofing industry with home and business owners looking to learn more about roofing. One part of how we do this is getting expert answers to our users' questions. Here are four questions that ...
Q&A - Do I need ridge vents in my new roof?
Homeowner from Cleveland, Ohio, wanted to know if their recent roof replacement had the correct vents. Richard, a homeowner from Cleveland, wanted to know if the ridge vents installed in their roofing system were the right vents for their home. They asked: Hello. I just had my roof replaced here in ...
Q&A – A gap in the roof?
A homeowner recently got some work done on their roof and noticed a gap that made them wonder what was going on. Sylvia, a homeowner in California noticed a gap by their skylight after a roofer had come out to perform maintenance on the roof. They asked: There is a large ...
