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June 24, 2015 at 12:00 a.m.

By Bob McCrickard. Join us where the industry meets "for coffee." Editor's note: Even though Bob may no longer be with us, he continues to share his love of the industry and his words of wisdom. Enjoy one of Bob's previous articles. RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) is a community of roofing professionals who share ...

Cedar Shingle Roofs, How Many Bundles Make a Square?

March 28, 2015 at 12:00 a.m.

How many bundles does it take to make a square? Courtesy of Eastside Heritage Center Cedar shingles for over 200 years have been used as roof coverings for our homes in this country. It was common for a shingle mill to take an order and then deliver the materials to the ...

Re-roofing My House - 10 Steps to Success

February 16, 2015 at 12:00 a.m.

The day has come, you know you can’t go another year with that tired old roof. Where do you start? Before you start making calls to local roofing contractors, you need to be organized. Get a binder with pockets so you can slip brochures, contracts and proposals, addresses of roofs you ...

6 Things You Should Not Do On Your Roof

January 28, 2015 at 12:00 a.m.

Here are a list of things to keep from damaging your roof: Mount a satellite dish on your roof. This is the number one hate for me. Seeing a roof mount satellite dish means screwing bolts into your roof. Some installers will use a mastic sandwiched between the roof and the ...

Safety on a Roof - Dangers of Doing Your Own Roof

January 27, 2015 at 12:00 a.m.

Every year there are job site injuries where the pros get hurt or even die. Roofing falls, cuts from metal, electrical shocks, eye punctures from flying objects are just a few things that contribute to these injuries. This is the subject of our blog today, Safety on a Roof. Professional roofers ...

Q & A - Roof Certifications, Why Do I Need One?

January 12, 2015 at 12:00 a.m.

Roof certifications confirm the condition of a roof. Roof certifications are typically called for by a lender or bank when a home is being sold or transferred. It is requested to confirm the condition of a roof and a guarantee from a professional that the roof is in good condition and ...

Icicles on my roof - What causes them?

December 3, 2014 at 12:00 a.m.

Here we are on the doorstep of winter and one of the biggest questions we receive at AskARoofer.com has to do with Icicles and Ice Dams. These Ice dams can cause much damage to your home and must be taken care of. When you see icicles that form from your gutters ...

Ladder Safety for Roofing

September 16, 2014 at 12:00 a.m.

Whether you are a professional or a do it your self guy, ladder falls can injure or even kill you. Did you know OSHA requires your ladder to be three feet above the roof deck? This gives the person climbing the ladder something to hold on to as they access on ...

Valley Metal - Do I Need it On My Roof?

September 3, 2014 at 12:00 a.m.

Valley metal is used on most types of steep-sloped roofs where two roofs intersect. This is a very important part of the roof. Just like a mountain with peaks, ridges, and valleys, the valleys carry a lot of water down the mountainside, so too with our roofs. We have on our ...

Q & A - Dutch Gutters, Why Are They Still Around?

August 25, 2014 at 12:00 a.m.

What is a Dutch gutter and what is its purpose? Mike asks: "What is a Dutch Gutter? What is its purpose? Why are they used on some San Francisco Victorian roofs? There are different varieties of Dutch Gutters but most of the time these rain gutters allow the fascia board to be ...