Questions and Answers
Q&A – Is This Change in my Roofing Contract Reasonable?
This Pennsylvania homeowner wanted to know if a recent change in her roofing contract was a fair one. Kathy, a homeowner in Pennsylvania, signed a contract for a roof flashing job on her home. After the roofing contractor proposed a change to the contract, she was wondering if these changes ...
Contractor Insights: James Lenz, Lenz Construction, Inc.
By DaVinci Roofscapes. James Lenz, president of Lenz Construction, answers your top questions about getting a new roof. You’re considering a new roof and you need straightforward answers to key questions. Congratulations… you’ve come to the right place. Our “Contractor Insights” feature brings you down-to-earth responses from professional roofers to top questions ...
Q&A – Can You Help Identify My Mystery Shingle?
When their reroof failed after only 15 months and they couldn’t identify what kind of shingle they had, this Minnesota homeowner turned to the experts for help and answers. Homeowner Melanie from Minnesota had their home reroofed after a storm in Minnesota and just 15 months later it was already ...
Q&A - Who is at Fault for This Leaky Roof?
Homeowner, Michelle, is curious who is at fault for a faulty rooftop AC installment. After a rooftop AC unit had caused leaks in the roof on three separate occasions, a Florida homeowner, Michelle, had both the roofers and the AC installers come out to fix it. This was her question: ...
So What’s the Deal With Metal Roofing?
By Cayden Wemple. Metal roofs are trendy and durable, but how do they compare with more traditional roofing materials? Let’s break down the pros, cons and myths of metal roofing. As of late, you might have noticed the increase in metal roofs being constructed in your neighborhood. This is great ...
Top 5 Homeowner Questions About Rainwater Harvesting
By Evelyn Witterholt. If you are interested in collecting and reusing rainwater, we have the answers to all your pressing questions. More and more people are looking for ways to make their homes as sustainable as possible. If you are a homeowner who is looking to adopt greener practices, you ...
Q&A – Roofer Wants to Overlay Decking With OSB, is This Necessary?
After his roofer suggested they overlay his decking with OSB, this Kentucky homeowner wanted a second opinion. Doug, a homeowner from Kentucky, was suggested by a roofer to overlay his decking with OSB. After feeling concerned about adding extra weight to his roof deck, he reached out to us and ...
Contractor Insights: Erika Smith, The Roofing Revolution
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Erika Smith, owner of The Roofing Revolution, shares her insights on roof replacements and why all homeowners should consider composite roofing. Purchasing a new roof can be a confusing, even scary experience for a homeowner. Let us help reduce your worries. Our “Contractor Insights” feature brings you fast, down-to-earth ...
Q&A – Where Can I Find These Concrete Tiles?
After having a hard time finding replacement concrete tiles for his roof, this California homeowner reached out to the experts for assistance. Josh, a homeowner from California, needed a few replacement concrete tiles for his roof. After struggling to find an exact match, he sent us this question: I have ...
Q&A – Should I Install Ridge Vents?
Working on reroofing a rental building he owns, this Georgia building owner wants to know if he should install ridge vents. Ralph, a building owner from Georgia, asked if he should consider adding ridgevents in his reroofing project. He asked: I will be reroofing a rental building that I own. ...
