Questions and Answers
Q&A – Solving a rooftop mystery
When water began leaking into a neighbor’s home, this Philadelphia homeowner discovered an odd-looking coating and asked our experts to help solve it. David from Philadelphia found an interesting mystery in their roofing system, asking: Trying to understand what this material is ..... multiple fine cracks everywhere and previous owner ...
Q&A – Should Roof Hips Have a Paper Underlayment?
Seeing shingles come off his roof from over driven nails, this homeowner wondered if there needed to be an underlayment beneath the shingles. Albert, a homeowner from North Carolina, asked the following question about their roof underlayment: I have had a lot of shingles come off a new roof ...
Q&A – Was the Valley Between Two Semi-attached Houses Retarped Correctly?
After having a non-licensed contractor work on his roof, this New York homeowner wanted to ensure the job was completed properly. Franco, a homeowner in New York, asked the following question about a tarp between two semi-attached houses: If a non-licensed contractor retarped the valley between two semi-attached houses, how ...
Q&A - Can You Put Rocks on a TPO Roof?
Georgia homeowner asks about the possibility of putting rocks on a TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) roof. Chris, from Georgia, asked the following: Can you put rocks on a TPO roof? If so, why would you? Roofing expert, Brenna from Innovative Roofing Group, had this to say in response: Technically yes, you ...
Q&A - Is it Normal for Warm Air to Come From Soffit Vents?
Louisiana homeowner wanted to know if it was normal for warm air to come out of the home's soffit vents. Elijah, a Louisiana homeowner, asked the following: Is it normal for warm air to be coming from soffit vents? Roofing expert, John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group, had this to say ...
Q&A – How do I fix a Leak Under my Parapet Wall?
After identifying the cause of the leak from his parapet wall, this homeowner wanted to know if he could find a solution without replacing the entire balcony floor. Harry, a homeowner in Pennsylvania, noticed a leak in his second-floor bedroom ceiling, directly beneath a parapet wall on the balcony above. ...
Q&A – Is it Normal for my Roof’s Seam to Have a Bulge?
This Texas homeowner wanted to know if a bulge they found on their roof’s seam was standard. Jason, a homeowner in Texas, noticed a bulge at the seam of his roof while remodeling his home. Wanting to know if this was normal, he asked: I am in the middle of ...
Q&A – Do I Need Gable Vents to Improve my Air Conditioning Function?
Despite having a new roof and siding installed in the last few years, this Pennsylvania homeowner is struggling to keep upstairs cool with her new air conditioning unit and turned to the experts for advice. Lyn, a homeowner in Pennsylvania who continues to battle the weather on her second floor, ...
Q&A - What do I Need to Know About Installing a Metal Roof on an RV Shop?
Planning to install a metal roof on his RV shop, this Oregon building owner wanted to know the facts about a few metal questions he had. Charles, who is planning to build a RV shop in Oregon, had a few questions for the roofing experts about metal roof installation and ...
Slate on Fire: Can it be Reused?
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn all about how slate interacts with fire and if it can be salvaged afterwards. It’s common knowledge that slate is fire-resistant, but can it be reused after it interacts with fire? The answer is a bit complicated as there are many factors to consider, such as ...
