Questions and Answers
Q&A - Using 1/2 Inch Nails on Sauna
This Ontario homeowner wants to secure shingles to a barrel sauna and wanted to know how to effectively execute this. Peter, a homeowner from Ontario, Canada, asked how to attach shingles to the roof of their barrel sauna: I am roofing a barrel sauna which only has 1/2 inch roof. ...
Q&A – My Vent Ridge Blew Off, How Can I Fix it?
After his roof’s vent ridge blew off in the wind, this Pennsylvania homeowner wanted to know the best way to repair it. Mark, a homeowner from Pennsylvania, had the vent ridge on his roof blow off in the wind and wanted to know the best way to repair it. He ...
Q&A – Shingles Are Off, Does the Drip Edge Get Replaced?
This Wisconsin homeowner had a question about installing or replacing the drip edge on their roof after the shingles were off and turned to the experts. Sarah, a homeowner in Wisconsin, had this question about the drip edge on their roof: After all shingles are off of the roof, ...
Q&A – Changing from Cement Tile to Composition Shingle and I Have Questions
This California homeowner is getting ready for a reroof and has some concerns about the OSB and skip sheathing and turned to the experts for answers. Rod, a homeowner in California, is concerned about a potential air gap between the OSB and plywood near the rafter tails as they prepare ...
Q&A – Why are my Shingles Blowing Off the Decking?
This Georgia homeowner wanted to know why new shingles were blowing off the roof while the old, original shingles were still intact. Steve, a homeowner in Georgia, noticed that recently installed shingles were coming off the roof and wanted to know why. They asked: New roof was put on ...
Q&A – How do I Fix a Leak in My Mobile Home?
This Minnesota homeowner discovered a leak where the addition meets their house and turned to the experts for advice. Heidi, a homeowner in Minnesota, discovered a leak and wanted to know the best way to go about fixing it. Heidi asked: I live in a mobile home with an addition ...
Q&A – Potential Poor Install?
After a recent roof replacement, this Tennessee homeowner had some concerns and wanted a third-party opinion on the quality of the work. Felan, a homeowner in Tennessee, was concerned about the quality of their recent roof replacement and wanted a third-party opinion before reaching out to the roofer. They ...
Q&A – HOA Restrictions on Shingle Weight
With the HOA enforcing a weight minimum for roofs that seemed outdated, this Washington homeowner decided to ask the experts. This Washington homeowner lives within an HOA that has specific weight restrictions for roofs that seemed dated. So Kim asked: Do today's roofing shingles generally weigh less than ones from ...
Contractor Insights: Carlton Kohler, Elite Exteriors
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Carlton Kohler, owner of Elite Exteriors, shares valuable knowledge about getting a new roof for your home. Thinking of getting a new roof? Then you need some down-to-earth insights. Who better than to provide you with guidance than an experienced roofer? Our “Contractor Insights” feature brings you responses to ...
Q&A – Advice on Flashing a Chimney
Getting ready to flash a chimney, this Minnesota homeowner wanted to know how high to run the flashing. Brandon, a homeowner in Minnesota, asked: Hello, when flashing a chimney, how high should the apron flashing run up the wall and on the roof? How high should the back flashing run ...
