Cotney Consulting Group
Mold Around a Roof Mast
When a parapet wall is leaking and showing signs of deterioration, what waterproofing and flashing details should homeowners discuss with their contractor to help ensure a long-lasting repair? Listen to the minisode.
What Protects a Parapet Wall?
When a parapet wall is leaking and showing signs of deterioration, what waterproofing and flashing details should homeowners discuss with their contractor to help ensure a long-lasting repair? Listen to the minisode.
How Long Can Underlayment Stay Exposed?
At a transition between a tile roof and a low-slope roof section, should roofing underlayment ever be left exposed and what should homeowners ask their contractor to verify before signing off on the project? Listen to the minisode.
Checking a New EPDM Roof
What common installation issues or red flags should homeowners watch for when inspecting a newly installed EPDM flat roof, particularly on a building with a history of recurring leaks? Listen to the minisode.
Is Water Under Tile Normal?
In this AskARoofer™ Minisode, Megan Ellsworth sits down with John Kenney to answer a homeowner’s question about water draining through bird-stop openings on a newly installed tile roof. John explains why some water beneath tile can be normal, how tile roofing systems are designed to shed water and when the ...
What Secure Roof Seams Mean
In this AskARoofer™ Minisode, Lauren White sits down with John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group to answer a homeowner question about a modified bitumen torch applied cap layer on a low-slope roof. Adam from California shared that there is non-existent or insufficient bleed-out between the seams of their roof and ...
Is That Roof Repair Tape Approved?
In this AskARoofer™ Minisode, Megan Ellsworth sits down with John Kenney to answer a homeowner’s question about underlayment repairs beneath a newly installed metal roof. After a panel was removed to check for moisture following heavy rain, the roofer patched the synthetic underlayment with blue tuck tape, raising questions about ...
Why Roof Decking Costs Change
In this AskARoofer™ Minisode, Megan Ellsworth sits down with John Kenney to answer a homeowner’s question about unexpected plywood costs during an asphalt shingle roof replacement. After the original roof was torn off, the contractor found spaced wood planks instead of solid decking, leading to a significant change in the ...
What Should a Roof Estimate Include?
In this AskARoofer™ Minisode, Megan Ellsworth sits down with John Kenney to answer a common question from home and building owners: how do you compare roof replacement estimates before signing a contract? John shares what homeowners should look for in a complete roofing proposal, why the lowest price may not ...
Why does Ventilation matter for both HVAC & Roofing
In this AskARoofer Minisode, Lauren White sits down with John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group to discuss the connection between your roof and HVAC system. This relationship can impact your comfort, energy bills and repair costs. Listen to the minisode.
