Questions and Answers
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 ...
Wet Felt Paper, Can I Roof Over It?
Is it ok to shingle over wet felt? What should I do? Now that we are well into fall and the rainy days are here, I get asked this question many times about wet or damp felt. Is it ok to shingle over wet felt? The felt as you know is ...
Q & A - Correct Way to Nail a Ridge Cap
Learn how to nail a ridge cap correctly. When installing the ridge cap shingles they should be nailed with at least two nails per shingle and use a nail long enough to go through the sheathing or into it 3/4 of an inch, then the next ridge cap is laid over ...
