Questions and Answers
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, ...
Important considerations for installing a new roof over a current one
AAR Expert Mindy Dahlquist says installing a roof over a current roof system is ideal when the roof itself is in good shape but has just reached the end of its visually appealing phase. AAR Expert April question: When is it acceptable to install a new roof over an existing roof? AAR ...
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 ...
Q&A – Flue penetration concerns
With conflicting information from different sources, this homeowner came to our experts to get an outside perspective on their ductwork. We recently had a homeowner from Virginia reach out with a question concerning their ductwork. This is what they asked: We had our HVAC company come out to do some ...
Q&A – Gap in insulation
This homeowner in the U.K. noticed a gap in their insulation, so they reached out to find out what to do. Chris, a homeowner from Hampshire, sent in the following question about the insulation in their home: Is the insulation meant to go all the way to the brickwork? I have ...
Q&A – Mechanically attached versus self adhered
The AskARoofer Experts are the perfect people to reach out to when starting a new roofing project. Tim, a homeowner from Ohio, came to the AskARoofer Experts because they had some questions about the different products available for their project. They shared: So I've been pondering this for awhile, for a ...
Q&A – Ridge vents and airflow
Looking at their roofline, this homeowner had some concerns. Naturally, they turned to the experts at AskARoofer.com! When John, a Maryland homeowner, was looking at their roof, they noticed something odd. This is what they shared: I’m reaching out with a quick question about my roof’s ridge vent caps. I’ve attached ...
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 ...
