Questions and Answers
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 ...
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 – Warranty issues
This homeowner recently had their roof done and had some questions about what their warranty covered. When Cherris in Tenessee got a new roof, they wanted it to be the last roof they paid for on the house. But they noticed something odd, so came to the AskARoofer experts with this ...
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 do I do if my roof was built atop an older roof?
Two roofs aren’t better than one. A Georgia homeowner seeks advice for their secondary roof issue. Melissa, a homeowner from Georgia, experienced issues with ductwork amid their roofing system and asked: Our roof appears to have been built on top of the house's old flatter roof, leaving us with about ...
AAR Q&A - How can I prevent ice dams?
A Michigan homeowner is ready to rid himself of a recurring problem. Keith, a homeowner from Michigan, wanted to know the proper course of action to take to repair their roof and avoid future ice dams, and asked: Good morning. I have a roof over my two bedrooms that ...
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 ...
