Questions and Answers
Q&A – Rain, rain, go away!
When a storm came through mid-project, this homeowner reached out for some advice. A homeowner in Wisconsin, Rebecca, recently reached out to the AskARoofer experts for some advice. This was their message: A roofer put ice/water barrier, underlayment and a tarp on the roof yesterday. We had heavy winds and ...
Q&A – Adding asphalt primer
Recently, a homeowner reached out to ask for some help understanding the different quotes they got from roofers. Deb, a homeowner from California, reached out to our experts with this question: Hi, I am having my roof replaced and have dutch gutters. The roofer is recommending to apply a coat of ...
Q&A – Vents on a 60-year-old ranch
When adding an addition to a 60-year-old ranch home, this homeowner wanted to make sure that they had the right ventilation in place. Joe, a homeowner from Conneticut, recently reached out to the AskARoofer experts for some advice about ventilating an addition they made on their 60-year-old ranch home. This ...
Q&A – Roof vent placement
When this homeowner from Utah had questions about their roof vents, they came to our experts for answers. Recently, Steve reached out to AskARoofer with a question pertaining the placement of roof vents on their home. This is what they asked: I’m looking for some opinions on my attic ventilation because ...
Q&A – Spray foam in an attic
With a question about the viability of a new build roof fix, this individual reached out for some extra opinions. Nunzio from Georgia, recently sent our experts this question: Concerned about viability of fix for roofing install on new build. The attic is scheduled to be conditioned space. The framing is ...
Q&A – Self-adhered versus torch-down
When presented with low-slope roofing options, this Californian wanted to get a second opinion. Albert, a homeowner in California with a low-slope roof, recently reached out to our experts with the following question: I was speaking with a roofer about replacing my roof, and he recommended using Polyfresco with a torch-down ...
Q&A - Has this flashing been correctly installed?
After a roof repair, one Middlesex resident is seeking a second opinion. Alessia from Middlesex experienced a persistent roof leak and sought confirmation that the repairs are up to snuff. She asked the following: I am seeking professional feedback regarding a recent roof replacement at my property. I live in a ...
Q&A – Mold on mast
With a growing mold problem, this homeowner came to our experts for help. Paul, a homeowner from Florida, recently sent in the following question: Hidden fastener roof and boots installed 2018. This mast boot started getting moldy right away. Several times I cleaned it with vinegar but decided to stop. I know ...
Q&A – Balancing form and function
This homeowner came to our experts for some help understanding a short list of roof maintenance tasks they were given. When Californian homeowner Scott had their roof inspected, they wanted to make sure they had a full understanding of how the recommended work protected both the roof's performance and the home's ...
Q&A – Wood roof redo
With cedar shake disintegrating, this homeowner was looking for advice about putting a new roof on. Stephane, a homeowner from British Columbia, Canada, recently reached out to our experts with the following question: My geodesic dome cabin in the woods (I did not build it) has been roofed with cedar ...
