Ask A Roofer

AAR Expert Bridget Wilson says it's key to make sure the people climbing onto your roof know exactly what they're doing. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Bridget Wilson of Cardinal Roofing. Bridget Wilson: Hey everybody, this month's topic what precautions should home and building owners consider when having other trades on their roof?

By V.C. Veterans Contracting. Check if a contractor is licensed, insured and certified before signing any contracts. Getting a new roof is one of the largest investments you'll make in your home or building. Whether you're replacing aging shingles on a family home or overseeing a commercial re-roof, the process usually starts the same way, by getting multiple bids and comparing prices. That's smart.

Diving into the world of roofing contracts and estimates. As a homeowner, you aren't likely to encounter many roofing contracts, most people only see one or two in their lifetime. So, when Cole, a homeowner from New York, encountered their first contracts, they wanted to make sure they understood what they were looking at. So they asked our experts: For homeowners comparing two roof replacement estimates, which line items should always be listed separately before signing?

By Emma Peterson. See what AskARoofer readers were interested in this month! It’s time again for our monthly article recap! At the end of each month, we like to look at the articles that caught you, our readers, attention. Not only does this give us a chance to walk down memory lane, but it also creates a helpful summary of the month for others to read! This month, Anna Lockhart kicks off our list with an article all about saving money on home renovations or projects.

The Coffee Shops™. This Utah home won over the judges with its stunning craftsmanship and modern shine. Each quarter, Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) hosts the Best Residential Metal Roofing competition.

With high temperatures incoming this summer, this homeowner wanted to make sure their roof stayed strong. This homeowner, Kim, came to our experts with the following question: We had a Tuff Rib Metal Roof installed a week ago. One panel was removed and replaced to ensure that the deck was in fact dry after it was installed following a torrential rainstorm. To patch the titanium UDL 30 underlay the roofer used blue duck tape.

By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a full deck rebuild and layered waterproofing system helped address recurring failures at a Sarasota townhome community. When a waterproofing system fails more than once, contractors and property teams need more than another patch. They need a solution that corrects the root cause and holds up over time.

By Emma Peterson. AskARoofer Minisodes offer listeners a quick glance into their roof health and make it easy to stay informed. Life moves fast, and it can be easy for things out-of-sight to fall out-of-mind. But in some cases, like with your roof, the “out-of-sight, out-of-mind,” mindset tends to exacerbate issues and can lead to costly repairs. How can you make sure you are keeping up with your roof even during the rush of day-to-day life?

This Florida homeowner asked our experts for advice about how their roof was handling the rain. Protecting a home from the flow of percipitation is one of the primary jobs of a roof, but to do that successfully it must be designed to shed water properly. When Casey noticed their roof was shedding water oddly, they reached out. This is what they asked: I just had new tile roof installed. When it rains water comes out faster through the bird stop holes than shedding off of roof.

Looking for a clear opinion on the work done to their hip roof, the homeowner came to the AskARoofer experts. Melissa from Pennsylvania had work done on her hip roof. When she had questions about the job, she got a variety of answers. To get some clarity on the situation, she asked our experts the following: I have a small home with a hip roof. I had my roof, soffit, fascia and gutters replaced last June. The shingles are IKO Dynasty, and the soffit is Mastic vinyl hidden vent style.