Questions and Answers
Q & A - Downspouts, How Many Do I Need for My Roof?
How many rain gutter downspouts should I have? Tim H. from Birmingham, Alabama, asked, "How many downspouts do I need for my roof? My warehouse has 4 downspouts. Each side is 75 feet long by 33 feet wide gable sides. Is that enough downspouts?" There are too many variables to this roofing ...
Q & A - Loose Ridge Caps, What Can I Do ?
Ridge tiles are coming off of our new build roof, does replacing the end cap keep the rest of the ridges in place? Ryan asked, "Our new build roof has had some ridge tiles come off. A roofer advised us that the ridge screws weren’t long enough and that ...
Q & A - How to Repair a Roof
The flashing at the top of th awning dormer roof doesn't cover the nails or seal-strip in the shingles below, what should I do? Kent asked, "I have what appears to be a non-standard flashing at the top of the awning dormer roof that does not cover the nails or seal-strip ...
Q & A - Rusty Roof Flashings
Noticing rust on the roof flashings, Georgia wanted to know what was causing this to happen. Georgia from Topeka asks, "What is causing the rust on my roof flashings?" Ted and Georgia, I am not sure what is the case with your roof, but here is what could be the issue. A roof ...
Q & A - Replacing Step Flashings
Understanding what 'secure step flashing' means in a contract and which material to use. Question Cindy asks, "I live in a townhome in Maryland and I have received five quotes for a new roof...I was all set to go with one company until I looked over the contract one more time. ...
What is an Anti Ponding Strip?
What is an anti ponding strip? When a tile roof is being installed, the eave detail is critical. This is a photo of a roofing job being installed on a home in Auburn California in 2001. This roof design had zero gutters on the building at all, but had a fascia ...
Q & A - Contractor Bond, What is it?
Does my roofer need a bond to work on my roof? John from California asked, "Does my roofer need a bond to work on my roof?" In California, a roofing contractor is required to have a bond to get a license. A quick search of the California State License Board website using ...
Q & A - What is a Bull Nose Hip Roof
What is a Bull Nose Hip? Most people have never heard of the word before. According to the Audels Carpenter and Builders Guide #4 this picture to the left can Jerkinhead bare roof be found and is described as a Bull-Nose Hip. It is also known as a Jerkinhead. For ...
Why do Skylights Leak?
One of the biggest calls for roof leaks I see is for skylight leaks. Why? We all love the natural light coming into our homes and offices. It is a fact that people perform better when natural light is present. In study after study, it has been proven, that daylighting dramatically ...
Q & A - Roof Nails Through My Sheathing
Is it normal for roofing nails to come through the comp, sheeting and slats? Dennis asked, "I recently had my old shake roof replaced with composition shingles. My question is the other day I had to get up in the attic and while up there I noticed that the roofing ...
