Questions and Answers
Q & A - Why Does My Attic Creak at Night?
Creaking in your attic could mean you need better insulation or ventilation. Larry Asks, "I have a single-story home in Southern CA. when the roof heats up the attic makes a loud cracking noise." (You know the sound. You're Laying the in bed and you hear that noise from the attic like ...
Q & A - Climbing on a Roof the Right Way
Is it a good practice to put nails through installed shingles, and then to remove them? I received a question last week from Don in Virginia, he asked, "I just bought a newly built home, and while the roof shingles were being installed, I noticed that the roofers nailed strips of ...
Q & A - Using Recycled Metal Roof Tiles...The Pro’s and Con’s
Pro's and con's of using recycled roofing materials. Lynn asked, "Would it be a bad idea to try to re-roof my 1500 square foot house (hip and approx. slope 3 and 12) with recycled metal Mexican barrel-style tiles removed from an old Sacramento building?" The pro’s and con’s...Recycling roofing materials can be ...
Why Do Roofs Turn Green?
Algae and moss can grow on roofs and lead to problems if not properly maintained. It happens after a wet winter. You know the green or brownish stuff growing on your roof. It can look really horrible and in some cases create big problems with your roof if not taken care ...
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 ...
Q & A - Icicles and Ice Dams - Causes and Cures
Icicles and ice dams seem to be on everyone's mine this winter in the north-east of our country. Sue had a brand new roof put on in Oct of 2014 and has a couple of leaks and icicles she is dealing with this winter with all the extreme snowfall. This is ...
Black Roofs - Are They a Bad Thing?
Black or darker asphalt colored roofs are some of the best-looking roofs in your neighborhood. Having the dark contrast with the right house paint makes a good looking home or what is sometimes called “curb appeal.” But as a homeowner, are you worried about the heat from the hot summer months ...
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 ...
Q & A - Barge Rafter…How Do I Replace One?
Do's and don'ts of replacing a barge rafter. "When you have a peak about 30′ up on the side of a house with a wall all the way up, how do pros install the fascia? Do they use scaffolding or just big ladders? Thank You, Sam." Although this picture is not thirty ...
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 ...
