Questions and Answers
Q & A - Cutting Roof Tile
Learn the best way to cut concrete roof tile. What is the easy way to cut a concrete roof tile? Vic T. from Albuquerque asked this question. Professional roofers use gas-powered concrete cutting saws with a 12-inch diamond blade. The tile is laid as close as you can just stopping short of ...
Q & A - Can You Use Staples for Fasteners When Re-roofing?
Many manufacturers prefer nails over staples. Ronald Asked, "Can you still use staples for fasteners when re-roofing?" For the sake of discussion, we will use asphalt shingles as the subject material for this question. Most roofers are using nails. It honestly has better holding strength because of the head of the nail ...
Q & A - Solar Tubes
When is the best time to install solar tubes? What advice can you give on Solar Tubes installed at the time the roof is re-done or after? Kindly, Della Good question - Installing a tubular skylight during the roofing process is difficult because both the skylight and roofing must be done ...
Q & A - What Felt Underlayment Should I Use?
I have three quotes for my roof replacement, which underlayment should I choose? Karen Asked, "I am considering three quotes for my roof replacement – the main roof has a 9:12 pitch. All the bidders use Timberline shingles and 3- ft ice and water shield at eaves. One uses #15 ...
What’s Wrong With This Picture? #4
What’s wrong with this picture? Another thank you to Charles Buell Inspections for allowing us to use this picture. A. Rusty Flashing. B. ABS pipe too close to the valley. C. Bad rubber seal. D. Comp base flashing. E. All of the above Answer ---> E <--- Have a question? AskARoofer. Find your local roofing contractor in the RoofersCoffeeShop® Contractor ...
Q & A - Ridge Caps Blowing Off, What Can I Do?
The ridge caps blew off my roof again, do I need to have them replaced? Rob asked, I have a 5-year-old asphalt shingle roof with a 45-foot shingled-over ridge vent on top. A section of 15 ridge cap shingles blew off in Feb 2013. The shingles are cut down 3 ...
How Many Layers of Roofing Are on my House?
There are a couple ways to determine how many layers are on your roof without tearing it up. So you are thinking about a new roof and are wondering just how many roofs or layers you have up there. If you have an older home and you have not lived there ...
Q & A - What is Skip Sheathing Roofing?
Understanding skip sheathing and its purpose. Meg asked, Why do I need to have new plywood. My home is in Roseville CA and my roofer says I have skip sheathing. I just don’t understand what he means. The roofer I am dealing with told me that askaroofer.com would have a picture. ...
Q & A - Fire Ratings for Roofing Materials
What you should know about fire ratings. With the fire season here, I have had many questions regarding Fire Rated Roofing Materials. There are concerns about fires jumping from home to home. As seen in the past, whole communities can go up in flames with the wrong conditions present, like wind and ...
Q & A: Thatched Cedar Shingle Roof
Justin asked, "What is the waste factor for a thatched cedar shake roof? What little I can find says it should be at least 100%, is this correct?" Thatch roofs and cedar roofs use different kinds of materials. Thatch roofs use many types of long-stemmed plants, like, wheat and water reed. ...
