Cotney Consulting Group
Why Underlayment Matters
In this AskARoofer™ Minisode, roofing expert John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group answers a homeowner question about reroofing an aging asphalt shingle roof. Ann from California asked whether underlayment is necessary or if new shingles can go directly over the existing roof. John breaks down the difference between a full ...
Recoating a Rusted Metal Roof
In this AskARoofer Minisode, roofing expert John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group answers a homeowner question from Virginia about extending the life of a standing seam metal roof showing surface rust and pinholes. John breaks down why proper preparation matters and compares fibered aluminum coatings with a primer-and-acrylic system, in ...
Visible Roof Underlayment
In this AskARoofer Minisode, roofing expert John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group responds to a question from a homeowner in Montana following a house fire and partial interior demolition of their 1916 home. After ceiling removal, the homeowner noticed roofing underlayment visible from inside the attic beneath a roof installed ...
What to Know About HVAC & Roofing
In this AskARoofer Podcast episode, 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. From attic ventilation and insulation to rooftop units and even roofing color, they’ll ...
Beware of Asbestos Before a Demo
In this episode of the AskARoofer Podcast, Megan Ellsworth sits down with John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group to discuss asbestos testing in older homes and buildings. Many roofing projects on structures built before the 1980s were potentially exposed to these hazardous materials, making proper testing a top priority for ...
The History of Roofing
This month on the AskARoofer Podcast, Megan and Lauren sit down with John Kenney to talk about the history of roofing! Listen to this episode of the AskARoofer Podcast to learn more about how you can benefit from knowing the rich history of roofing. Listen to the minisode.
Beware of Asbestos Before a Demo
In this episode of the AskARoofer Podcast, Megan Ellsworth sits down with John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group to discuss asbestos testing in older homes and buildings. Many roofing projects on structures built before the 1980s were potentially exposed to these hazardous materials, making proper testing a top priority for ...
A Brief History of Roofing
This month on the AskARoofer Podcast, Megan and Lauren sit down with John Kenney to talk about the history of roofing! Listen to this episode of the AskARoofer Podcast to learn more about how you can benefit from knowing the rich history of roofing. Learn more about Cotney Consulting Group! Read the ...








