Henry Staggs - AAR Expert
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 ...
Q&A - 25 years later, what sealer should be used?
This homeowner is wanting sealer on their roof, and to make sure the process goes smoothly, they reached out for some expert advice! Debra, a homeowner from Montana, is getting ready to seal their roof, and wanted some clarification on what the exact process should be. This is what they asked: I ...
Q&A - Post-hailstorm help
In the aftermath of a hail storm and a frustrating reroof, a homeowner came to the AskARoofer experts for some advice on next steps. Sam, a homeowner in Texas, had some hail damage on their roof. When they went to get a new roof installed, they ran into some issues they ...
Q&A - Picking between heat protection and hail protection
This homeowner's upstairs kept getting too warm, but they also needed shingles that can stand up to storms. As they tried to decide, they came to our experts for some advice. Ryan, a homeowner in Kansas, was getting a new roof on their house. They figured this was also a great ...
Q&A - What's the right material to stay cool in the summer?
A homeowner looking for advice about keeping their home cooler in the summer came to the AskARoofer experts for some help! Many areas can get quite warm in the summertime, especially where this homeowner lives in New Orleans, Louisiana! In an attempt to mitigate the effects of the hot and humid ...
Q&A - Who's right, the inspector or the insurance adjuster?
When this homeowner's fascia boards rotted out, they got mixed signals from the professionals who came out to look at the roof and asked for advice. Stephanie, a homeowner in Idaho, had both an inspector and an insurance claims adjustor come out to look at the roof and they gave different ...
Q&A - Siding or roofing first?
This Texas homeowner wanted to know how to optimize water flow and minimize flashing errors in their home renovation and turned to the experts for advice. Embarking on a home renovation project involving roof and siding replacement requires careful planning to ensure optimal results. For homeowners, deciding whether to tackle the ...
