Questions and Answers
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
