John Kenney - AAR Expert
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, ...
Q&A – Unexpected plywood underlayment charge
Looking at an additional $6,500 for a reroofing project, this homeowner came to the AskARoofer Experts for clarification. When unexpected charges popped up during a roofing project, Rachel, a homeowner in California, came to our experts for a second opinion, asking: I am currently having my roof replaced. After they tore ...
Making roofing manageable
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the roof above your head in the short and simple AskARoofer Minisode series. Most people don’t know much about roofs except that they are expensive and should keep the elements out of their home or business. And while it is very normal not to ...
Should you install a new roof over your old one?
AAR Expert John Kenney explains why you must account for the condition of your roof before deciding what to put on top of it. This is a question I get quite a bit, especially from homeowners trying to balance cost with long-term value. Installing a new roof over an existing one ...
Why roof ventilation matters for your home
AAR Expert John Kenney says that ventilation is not just an accessory to the roof — it is a critical part of the system. When homeowners think about roof performance, they usually focus on the shingles they can see from the ground. But one of the most important parts of a ...
Spring storm readiness starts at the roof
AAR Expert John Kenney says that taking the time to prepare before spring storms helps ensure your roof can do its job when conditions are at their worst. Spring storms often expose problems that have been quietly developing all winter. High winds, driving rain, hail and sudden temperature swings put stress ...
