Expert advice made accessible

By Emma Peterson. 

AskARoofer Minisodes put decades of experience into 10-minute episodes perfect for home and building owners. 

Looking to learn more about your roof? A great place to start is the AskARoofer (AAR) Minisode series! This series releases new episodes twice a month and makes it easy for home and building owners to get the information they need about their roof. Each episode is 10 minutes or less and features experts from our RoofersCoffeeShop® R-club program who help people like you with their roofs every day, all day. Keep reading to hear about the experts we’ve featured in our recent episodes! 

Al Torrella of Elite Roofing 

Al Torrella is the founder of Elite Roofing and has over three decades of experience in the roofing industry. Now 20 years old, Elite Roofing is still family owned and operated and has built a reputation as the one-stop shop for all roofing and exterior needs in Hudson County, New Jersey. For his recent AskARoofer Minisode, Al shared thoughts on how to make your roof into livable, enjoyable space with a patio. From design to materials and construction methods, Al’s insights are invaluable. 

Travis Jones from Smart Roof and Home Performance 

Based in the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas area, Smart Roof and Home Performance’s mission is to help homeowners “live smarter.” Founded by Travis Jones, their offerings include everything from solar to best-in-class FORTIFIED™ roof systems. When he visited us for an episode of the AskARoofer Minisodes, he shared what homeowners need to know about contractor licenses and certifications. This episode is a must-listen if you are looking to hire a contractor but aren’t quite sure what qualifications to be looking for! 

Campany Roofing’s Kyle Nurminen 

Kyle Nurminen is not only the current manager of South Floridian Campany Roofing, but a seasoned roofing veteran with over two decades of experience. In his current position, he works with everything from condominium and homeowner's associations to home builders and commercial property managers to make sure that their residents are protected by high-quality, secure roofs.  

He actually stopped by for two episodes recently, “What are the Downsides of Shortcuts?” and “Common Mistakes Made With Commercial Roof Investments.” These episodes are all about helping home and building owners navigating a reroofing project. Overall, this is a great resource for any building owners who are looking for tips on differentiating quality workmanship and potential red flags that may lead to costly repairs down the road. 

Start learning more about your roof today! The AskARoofer Minisodes are available on AskARoofer, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and any other streaming service you use for podcasts.