Henry Staggs - AAR Expert
Q&A – Inspectors, ACs and understanding products
Homeowners from four different states sought advice from our AskARoofer experts to answer their most pressing roofing questions. On AskARoofer, we aim to live up to our name and connect people to contractors with answers for their roofing questions. Here's what four homeowners asked recently. 1 - Oregon Michael from Oregon was wondering ...
Bite-sized basics: Learn from roofing experts
By Emma Peterson. Whether it’s the history behind your roof or how to prepare for a future storm, the AAR Minisodes have answers and ideas for you. If there is a roof above you, this podcast is meant for you! Our AskARoofer (AAR) Minisode series releases 10-minute or less podcasts twice a ...
Q&A – Starting a ridge cap
Ridge cap shingles are a crucial part of the roofing process, but which direction should they be layered? Eric from Iowa recently reached out to the AskARoofer experts for some advice about a roofing project they were working on. They asked: Which way I should start my ridge cap south the north ...
Beware of extreme weather
AAR Expert Henry Staggs says heat can do a lot of damage to any kind of roofing material. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with AAR Expert Henry Staggs. You can read the interview below or watch the recording. Henry Staggs: Hi everybody, Henry here, the Arizona ...
How extreme weather impacts Arizona roofs – And how to protect yours
AskARoofer Expert Henry Staggs says a little roof care today can save you from major headaches (and expenses) tomorrow. Arizona’s weather is no joke, and if you’ve lived here long enough, you know our roofs take a beating. From scorching heat to monsoon rains, high winds, hail and occasional snow, every ...
Take a walk down the 2024 memory lane with us
By Emma Peterson. As we look towards 2025, let’s take a quick look back at what was top of mind for home and building owners in 2024! Here at AskARoofer, our goal is to find the answers to any roofing-related questions you have! In the last year, we are proud ...
The art and safety of roofing: Why training and certification matter
By Jesse Sanchez. Proper training elevates the roofing industry, ensures safety and reduces costly mistakes. In this episode of the AskARoofer podcast, hosts Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White discussed the critical topic of training and certification in the roofing industry with guest Henry Staggs, a seasoned roofing consultant. Henry, who ...
Making sure your contractor is licensed and certified - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Henry Staggs, a roofing expert. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to the AskARoofer Podcast where all your roofing questions find their answers. Your hosts, Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White peel back ...
Q&A – Why wasn't the roof deck removed and replaced?
When this homeowner's project was not completed according to the scope outlined in the contract, they had questions about what happened. Joseph, a homeowner in New Hampshire, had a roofer out to work on their roof and their contract specified the removal of the decking boards. When this didn't happen, they ...
Q&A - Protecting a gap
Hurricane season is upon us and this homeowner wanted to make sure they were properly prepared. A homeowner in Texas named Marci was checking their roof as part of the hurricane-prep and noticed something odd. They decided to turn to the AskARoofer experts for some advice: There is a small gap on ...
