Henry Staggs - AAR Expert
Q&A - What's the best shingle option?
A Pennsylvania homeowner wanted an unbiased opinion about which shingle would perform better and asked the experts for advice. CS, a homeowner in Pennsylvania, wanted to know the difference between GAF's Timberline HDZ and Ultra HDZ architectural shingle to help make their decision for their new roof, so they turned to ...
Q&A – Are the exposed nails on the roof a problem?
After being warned about the nails on their roof being exposed, a homeowner came looking for some clarification. Debi in California has a relatively new roof, but was told that something is wrong with the nailing, here's what she asked: Hello, we had a new roof done in October 2023. We are ...
Q&A – Finding a roofer you can trust
This Arizona homeowner contacted our AskARoofer experts looking for some advice on how to find a trustworthy roofer. Zain, a homeowner from Arizona, reached out for some help finding the right contractor for their project. This is what they asked: Hello roofing experts. I'm coming here to see if they I could ...
Q&A – How to make a metal roof quieter
When noise levels on their metal roof grew to be frustrating, this homeowner came to our AskARoofer experts for some advice. Brian, a homeowner in Florida, was looking for solutions to a noisy, metal roof. They asked: I have a metal roof with no underlayment, just the bare metal and it is ...
Q&A – Should a drip edge be installed?
This homeowner from New Jersey wanted some advice and a second opinion about having a drip edge installed on their house. Phil wrote to our roofing experts to ask them about the upgrades they are getting done on their 24-year-old house. They asked: My roof is 24 years old and I have ...
Q&A - Stopping a roof valley leak
A Virginia homeowner wanted to check in with our roofing experts before tackling a home project to investigate a roof valley leak. Jeff from Virginia has been dealing with a leak in their roof valley and looking for ways to repair it, so they asked our experts: Hello. I have a roof ...
Q&A – Ridge venting
Wanting a full understanding of their new ridge venting before meeting with their contractor, this homeowner reached out to the AskARoofer experts! Nat, a homeowner from Delaware, is in the process of getting their roof redone and wanted to make sure they had the full picture before having a key meeting ...
The importance of maintaining integrity in report drafting
By Henry Staggs. As professionals, it is crucial that we prioritize integrity in all aspects of our work, including report drafting. In the consultancy world, drafting reports is fundamental to our work. Whether it's a comprehensive analysis, a detailed inspection or an expert witness report, the integrity of our findings hinges on ...
Top February articles: HVAC problems, skylights and new asphalt emulsion
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending in the AskARoofer™ newsroom for the month of February. Although AskARoofer mainly offers roofing advice, many of our readers might want answers to their other pressing questions. That’s why one of our most-read articles from February was a piece from roofing expert Henry ...
Q&A - When is it time for attic insulation and roof replacements?
Owning a home can be overwhelming, but our experts are here to help you make the best deciscions for you and your home. An AskARoofer viewer who is experiencing the highs and lows of their first home came looking for a little clarification because they were receiving mixed advice. Here's what ...
