John Kenney - AAR Expert
Top 10 expert articles of 2025!
By Jenny Yu. This year, our AAR Experts shared many useful insights to help property owners take care of their investments. 2025 was a busy year for homeowners, building owners and roofers alike! To address the most pressing concerns of our audience, our team of AskARoofer Experts submitted responses ...
How often should a commercial roof be inspected? What owners need to know
AAR Expert John Kenney says building owners should treat their roof as an asset rather than an afterthought to get a better return on investment. A commercial roof will last a long time when it’s cared for, but even the best system won’t perform the way it should if it’s left ...
Q&A – Getting some space to breathe
Finding a way to keep the air moving in a double-wide mobile home. Dan, a homeowner from South Carolina, was looking for ways to keep his home cooler. This is what he asked our experts about ventilation: Because I live in a double wide mobile home (2000), I only have box ...
Q&A – DaVinci shake on a dorm
When a question came in about installing DaVinci shingles, our experts jumped to answer! Alfonso from California was working on roofing a dorm, they needed some expert advice. This is what they asked: I want to know how to roof this dorm with DaVinci shake. Top pitch is 14.5 low ...
Q&A – Looking for a way to prevent rusting
This homeowner was looking to extend their roof's lifespan and came to our experts with some questions. Kevin, a homeowner in Virginia, was working on a standing seam metal roof and had a question about handling rust. This is what they asked: Standing seam metal roof needs to be re-coated. There ...
Q&A – Should the underlayment be visible?
This homeowner was up in their attic and noticed they could see the underlayment of their roof. Samantha, a homeowner in Missouri, came to our experts after some renovations were done on their house, including the roof. This is what they asked: We recently had a house fire and have gutted ...
What impacts roofing prices and how to plan ahead
AAR Expert John Kenney says the cost of a roofing project isn’t just about the number on a proposal; it’s about the value, reliability and peace of mind it provides. Replacing or repairing a roof is one of the most significant investments a property owner makes. Whether managing a commercial facility ...
Q&A – Torch down repair
A Californian homeowner recently reached out with some question about their 15-year-old roof. Looking at the roof of their shed, Rod noticed a leak. They asked the AskARoofer experts this: I have a torch down roof on a low slope shed roof that is about 15 years old. I found some rot ...
Q&A – Adding proper ventilation to a hip roof
This homeowner was looking to install ventilation on their roof, but wanted to make sure they were creating a well-balanced system. Dave, an Idahoan homeowner, reached out with the following question pertaining to ridge vents and hip roofs: We have very inadequate ventilation on our existing roof. I plan to ...
Q&A – Normal aging or an acute problem?
A homeowner in the UK had a question about a damp meter reading. Sharon from the UK came to our experts with a question about a wooden joist under their roof valley. This is what they asked: I have this under the roof valley. No signs of water getting in. The ...
