The Arizona Roofer
Understand roofing warranties
AskARoofer Expert Henry Staggs shares what every homeowner and business owner should know about warranties. When you invest in a roof, whether it’s for your home or a commercial property, you’re making a big commitment. A good roof protects everything underneath it, and you want to know that protection will last. ...
Q&A – Replacing old decking
When it came time to replace a piece of decking, this homeowner wanted to make sure they got it right the first time. John, a homeowner from Georgia, came to the AskARoofer Experts with a question about replacing a deck: "Should old 11-inch wide plank decking be replaced with 4x8 OSB ...
Q&A – Mobile home roof leak
This homeowner asked the AskARoofer experts about what they should do to address a leak in their mobile home's roof. Lowe from South Dakota came to our experts with a bit of a unique question: I built an addition on my 1970s mobile home and the roof is leaking. What do ...
Q&A — What is the best way to address air leakage in the attic?
A year after purchasing a new home, this Maryland homeowner discovered air leakage in the attic and wanted to know the most efficient course of action. Piia, a homeowner from Maryland, wasn’t sure how to tackle air leakage in the attic and asked: I purchased my home last year and ...
Q&A – Roof ridges, holes, leaks and more!
Expert answers to four questions from homeowners like you! We created AskARoofer to help connect professionals in the roofing industry with home and business owners looking to learn more about roofing. One part of how we do this is getting expert answers to our users' questions. Here are four questions that ...
Smart roofing choices for homeowners
AAR Expert Henry Staggs shares tips for getting the most from your roof investment — and making more sustainable choices along the way Your roof has to do more than just keep out the rain and sun. It plays a major role in how your home handles heat, uses energy and ...
Q&A – Inspectors, ACs and understanding products
Homeowners from four different states sought advice from our AskARoofer experts to answer their most pressing roofing questions. On AskARoofer, we aim to live up to our name and connect people to contractors with answers for their roofing questions. Here's what four homeowners asked recently. 1 - Oregon Michael from Oregon was wondering ...
Bite-sized basics: Learn from roofing experts
By Emma Peterson. Whether it’s the history behind your roof or how to prepare for a future storm, the AAR Minisodes have answers and ideas for you. If there is a roof above you, this podcast is meant for you! Our AskARoofer (AAR) Minisode series releases 10-minute or less podcasts twice a ...
Q&A – Starting a ridge cap
Ridge cap shingles are a crucial part of the roofing process, but which direction should they be layered? Eric from Iowa recently reached out to the AskARoofer experts for some advice about a roofing project they were working on. They asked: Which way I should start my ridge cap south the north ...
Beware of extreme weather
AAR Expert Henry Staggs says heat can do a lot of damage to any kind of roofing material. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with AAR Expert Henry Staggs. You can read the interview below or watch the recording. Henry Staggs: Hi everybody, Henry here, the Arizona ...
