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Q & A - GAF Golden Pledge Warranty
What are your thoughts on the Timberline HD Ultra and Golden Pledge Warranty from GAF? Maureen from Buffalo, NY asked, "What do you think of the Timberline HD Ultra and the Golden Pledge Warranty from GAF?" The Timberline HD Ultra has extra-thick layered design compared to the other standard architectural shingles. It ...
Q & A - Adding Life to a Cedar Shake Roof
How can I make my cedar shake roof last longer? Monday evening I received this question from an old friend who lives in the Portland area. Rod asked, "I will be replacing my old shake roof this year. My roofer suggested going back with cedar shakes. Can you give me any ...
Q & A - Shake Roof Repair
How and when should I have my shake roof repaired? This is a common question asked here at AskARoofer. Most shake roofs start to fail after 15 years. Some sooner, some later, but most start to show age when shakes curl, split and blow off, leaving missing shakes. Cedar shakes can ...
Q & A - Do I Need Tar Paper Under My Shingles?
Is tar paper (felt) needed under asphalt shingles? Do I need tar paper under my asphalt shingles? AskARoofer was asked this question a while back by a woman and this question comes up very often. It seems this lady’s house was recently purchased and after the first few spots of winter ...
Tearing Off a Shake Roof
Tearing off a shake roof is a very dirty job. Today we have a few ideas that may help this job go easier for you. Most homeowners that attempt it will use a dumpster. Setting the dumpster as close as you can to the house is the best, so the roofing ...
Q & A - Asphalt Shingles, Do They Really Last a Lifetime?
Steve asked, "How long do those lifetime shingles last?" I get this question asked many times. The answer is not so easy to give because there really are so many variables that affect the performance of asphalt shingles. I know that’s not what you want to hear Steve, but it is ...
Installing Cedar Shingles
For many years the cedar shingles have been used on rooftops as protection and to give a rustic look to our homes. As a professional shingler, cedar shingles and shakes have been one of my favorite types of roofing. The cedar shingle is the main subject for today's blog and as ...
Cedar Shakes - A Lost Art
The lost art of installing cedar shakes. Yes, these are beautiful roofs but there are not as many cedar shake roofs being installed like once before. The high cost of running a lumber mill and tree hungers tying up the harvesting of the forests to save the spotted owls and other ...
What is a Slate Roof?
Slate roofs are one of the longest-lasting roofs you could have and are found all over the world. It is not uncommon to see these rock roofs last 100-200 years I recently had this photo sent to me from Scotland. These beautifully aged stone roofs can be found on a ...
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 ...
