AAR - AskARoofer
Giving your roof space to breathe
By Patrick Cochran and Matt Landry, Red Dog’s Roofing. Ventilation is key to keeping your roof healthy and performing efficiently. While we might imagine one structure when we think about our roof, it’s actually made up of a range of different parts and sub-systems. From the eaves to the decking ...
Roofing made simple
By Emma Peterson. Get advice from contractors in the field with these 10-minute episodes! Here at AskARoofer, we know that life moves fast! That’s why we created the AskARoofer (AAR) Minisode series. Released twice a month, this podcast connects home and building owners like you to information about roofs in ...
Mold and mildew love gutter neglect
By The Third Estimate. Extreme damage can occur if your gutter problems seep indoors. When was the last time you had your gutters cleaned? It might seem like a small chore but ignoring it could lead to massive problems. Overflowing gutters can cause serious, long-term damage to everything from your foundation to ...
Spring into your roof replacement
By Fields Roof Service. Thinking about getting your roof replaced this spring? Here’s what to expect! As the weather gets warmer, many homeowners start spending more time outside assessing the state of their garden and home, particularly the roof. Spring, with its milder weather, also marks the beginning of the year’s construction ...
Q&A – Roof ridges, holes, leaks and more!
Expert answers to four questions from homeowners like you! We created AskARoofer to help connect professionals in the roofing industry with home and business owners looking to learn more about roofing. One part of how we do this is getting expert answers to our users' questions. Here are four questions that ...
Exploring roofing at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry!
By Emma Peterson. From an interactive cool roofing exhibit to solar panels on the roof, OMSI is teaching about sustainable development by example. If you grew up in the Portland, Oregon metro area, the odds are pretty high that you took a field trip to the Oregon Museum of Science ...
Q&A - Do I need ridge vents in my new roof?
Homeowner from Cleveland, Ohio, wanted to know if their recent roof replacement had the correct vents. Richard, a homeowner from Cleveland, wanted to know if the ridge vents installed in their roofing system were the right vents for their home. They asked: Hello. I just had my roof replaced here in ...
Avoid expensive roof repairs by being proactive
By Front Range Roofing Systems. Innovative technology will keep your investments dry. Leaky roofs can be a hassle to fix and can cause considerable problems. Leaks can also indicate damage to the structural integrity of a roof, which can mean larger and more expensive repairs down the road if not ...
What's in a roofing proposal?
By Cotney Consulting Group. A homeowner's guide to understanding and comparing roofing bids. Getting multiple bids for a roofing job is standard advice, but understanding what's inside those proposals is just as important as the price written at the bottom. A roofing proposal isn't just a quote. It's a window into how ...
A sustainable, healthy future for all
By Emma Peterson. Learn how cool roofs create a more energy-efficient and equitable Hawaiʻi. Every state in the U.S. presents unique challenges and needs when it comes time to constructing or renovating a building. For example, in Colorado, residents need to think about snow retention, while in Florida it’s tropical ...
