Wendy Marvin - AAR Expert
What factors impact roofing costs and how can homeowners plan for replacement?
AAR Expert Wendy Marvin says understanding cost drivers, maintaining your roof and partnering with a reputable contractor protects your home and budget for years to come. If you’re facing a roof replacement or repair, understanding what drives costs will help you budget wisely and make informed decisions. Material choice, your home’s ...
How often should commercial roofs be inspected? A straight-talking guide for small business owners
AAR Expert Wendy Marvin says protecting your roof with consistent attention will protect your business for decades to come. Let me be blunt with you. Small commercial property owners: If you don’t have big warranties or corporate requirements dictating your maintenance schedule, you need to read this. Your commercial roof ...
Top 10 expert articles of 2025!
By Jenny Yu. This year, our AAR Experts shared many useful insights to help property owners take care of their investments. 2025 was a busy year for homeowners, building owners and roofers alike! To address the most pressing concerns of our audience, our team of AskARoofer Experts submitted responses ...
Protecting your investment with knowledge
AAR Expert Wendy Marvin shares her thoughts on navigating materials, warranties and more in the roofing world. Dear homeowners and building owners, It feels like we're on our own lately, doesn't it? Constantly navigating pushbacks just to get what we need and deserve for our properties. Understanding the reality of roofing ...
Short episodes, big insights
By Emma Peterson. Get fast, reliable roofing advice and insights from the AskARoofer Minisode series. One part of your home or building that you probably don’t see much of is your roof. It is out-of-sight, out-of-mind most of the time and you probably only think about it when a problem, ...
Navigating roofing warranties for protection and peace of mind
AAR Expert Wendy Marvin says that homeowners need to read the entire warranty — not just the marketing hype before signing anything. After more than 20 years in this business, I've seen too many property owners get blindsided by warranty fine-print. Understanding your roofing warranties isn't just smart — it's essential ...
Reroofing historic and older homes: A homeowner’s guide
AAR Expert Wendy Marvin says that the key to a successful historic home roofing project is thorough planning and working with knowledgeable professionals. When replacing or repairing a roof on an older or historic home, you're dealing with unique challenges that require careful planning and specialized expertise. Here's what you need ...
Building stronger relationships as roofing professionals in 2025
RCS Influencer Wendy Marvin shares how elevating your business approach, appearance, customer relationships and community presence helps you distinguish yourself in a crowded marketplace. In the competitive roofing industry, success isn't just about quality workmanship — it's about developing strong relationships and elevating professionalism. As we navigate 2025 (and beyond), roofing ...
What's happening up there? The real story of roof ventilation
AAR Expert Wendy Marvin shares tips for properly addressing your home's ventilation needs. After 20 years of inspecting homes, I've seen how poor roof ventilation can silently damage your biggest investment. Let me share what you need to know in plain talk. How your roof should work Think of your attic ...
Q&A – Inspectors, ACs and understanding products
Homeowners from four different states sought advice from our AskARoofer experts to answer their most pressing roofing questions. On AskARoofer, we aim to live up to our name and connect people to contractors with answers for their roofing questions. Here's what four homeowners asked recently. 1 - Oregon Michael from Oregon was wondering ...
