Questions and Answers
Your Silicone Questions Answered
By Sashco. Will your new caulk stick to silicone? How do you know if you need to re-caulk or remove silicone? Your caulk won’t stick to silicone, in fact nothing sticks to silicone. Silicone doesn’t even stick to itself. That’s the short answer to at least one of your ...
Q&A – TPO, PVC or Torchdown?
After multiple leaks on a low-slope section of his roof, Joseph asks advice about which roofing system is his best option moving forward. Homeowner Joseph Manu from Washington asked: “We have a situation where our builder installed shingles (IKO Cambridge) on a very low slope section of our roof (1/12 ...
Your Snow Guard Questions Answered!
By DaVinci Roofscapes. For homes with composite roofing, snow guards are of the utmost importance – here’s why. At DaVinci Roofscapes we understand how important a roof is to homeowners. A roof is a crucial, necessary and expensive investment for your home, and it’s important that you ask ...
Common Shingle Inquiries Answered
By Malarkey Roofing Products. Long and short answers for the five most asked shingle questions from homeowners At Malarkey, our customer service department is constantly assisting homeowners with their roofing questions. Over time, we’ve noticed some common concerns that homeowners have about asphalt shingles as well as the roofing process. ...
Metal Roofing in the Winter: Common Questions Answered
By DECRA. Winter weather is especially hard on homes. Continue reading to learn about the benefits of metal roofing for cooler climates. For homeowners who live in areas with frequent snow and ice, understanding the benefits of a stone-coated metal roof is crucial. With any big purchase though, it’s ...
Q & A - Do I Need a Contract With My Roofer?
Having a detailed agreement written and signed by both parties solves a lot of problems that can come up during a roofing job. A contract with your roofer is important. It protects both you, and your contractor. It should not be looked at as a mistrust thing but as a clear ...
Rain Gutters - When is the Best Time to Install Them?
Is there an ideal time to install rain gutters? Installing rain gutters can be done without removing the roof. It is wise to have a rain gutters contractor that understands all types of roofing since gutters are typically attached to the edge of roofs. If a rain gutter system is not ...
Nailing Roof Shingles Correctly - Why is it So Important?
If your roof shingles aren't nailed correctly, you could have a void roofing warranty. Shingles blow off roofs during high winds. Millions of dollars are spent each year, by the insurance companies because of high winds. Did you know that if your roof shingles are not nailed correctly, you could have ...
Q & A - Woodruf Masonite Panels
I'm replacing my roof, but no one can identify what is currently on my roof... Failed Roofing materials can be very frustrating for a homeowner to deal with. Here is the email AskARoofer.com received this week, asking for some help identifying it. “I have a roof that no one can identify. A ...
Q&A - Buckling Plywood, What Causes It?
Buckling plywood could mean there are problems with ventilation or condensation. Chris, a homeowner from Virginia, asked: My roof that was installed in 2005 (full plywood replacement) recently has begun minor buckling that appears to be caused by H-Clips bending. Everything is installed correctly. Anyone ever dealt with a similar situation or ...
