John Kenney - AAR Expert
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 ...
Q&A – Asphalt roof advice
Before starting their reroofing project, this homeowner checked in with the AskARoofer Experts for a bit of advice. Ann, a homeowner from California, recently asked our expert for their thoughts on their asphalt roof. Ann asked: I have a single layer asphalt roof on my house. It is 30+ years old but ...
