John Kenney - AAR Expert
The best way to extend the life of your roof isn't what most people think
AAR Expert John Kenney says maintenance doesn't just help your roof last longer — it helps protect your home, your budget and your peace of mind. One of the first questions homeowners ask after installing a new roof is, "How long should it last?" It's a fair question, but after ...
Your commercial roof is not a storage area
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Commercial roofing materials are durable, but they are not indestructible. A commercial roof is designed to protect the building from the weather. It is not intended to serve as a workshop, storage platform or unrestricted walkway for every contractor who needs access to rooftop equipment. Yet ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2026 AskARoofer™ Experts
AAR Experts celebrates its continued commitment to helping home and building owners make confident roofing decisions. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning digital platforms where industries come together for technology, insight and everyday business, announces 2026 AskARoofer Experts. Each month, AskARoofer™ Experts share their insights on timely topics ...
Q&A – Navigating contracts
Diving into the world of roofing contracts and estimates. As a homeowner, you aren't likely to encounter many roofing contracts, most people only see one or two in their lifetime. So, when Cole, a homeowner from New York, encountered their first contracts, they wanted to make sure they understood what they ...
Q&A – Tape and high temperatures
With high temperatures incoming this summer, this homeowner wanted to make sure their roof stayed strong. This homeowner, Kim, came to our experts with the following question: We had a Tuff Rib Metal Roof installed a week ago. One panel was removed and replaced to ensure that the deck was in ...
Q&A – Water shedding and bird stop holes
This Florida homeowner asked our experts for advice about how their roof was handling the rain. Protecting a home from the flow of percipitation is one of the primary jobs of a roof, but to do that successfully it must be designed to shed water properly. When Casey noticed their roof ...
Q&A – Soffit installation issue
Looking for a clear opinion on the work done to their hip roof, the homeowner came to the AskARoofer experts. Melissa from Pennsylvania had work done on her hip roof. When she had questions about the job, she got a variety of answers. To get some clarity on the situation, she ...
What owners should know before other trades go on the roof
AAR Expert John Kenney says the best projects occur when the owner, roofing contractor and other trades work together rather than independently. Most home and building owners understand the importance of hiring a qualified roofing contractor when roof work is needed. What many don't realize is that some of the ...
Q&A – A low-slope bleed out
A homeowner with a flat roof came to our experts to ask about bleed out. Adam from California was looking at their modified bitument roof and had some questions about the seams. They asked: I have a house with a flat roof. It has a modified bitumen torch applied cap ...
Q&A – Attic weatherization concerns
This homeowner paused their project because of insulation concerns. The following is is the advice our experts gave them. When Olive, an Ohio homeowner, started having work on their home, they came to our experts for insight. This is what they asked: I recently had weatherization work started on my home, ...
