Recent questions tagged roof

Description : Do I have a roof leak and can I test with this meter?

Last Answer : No meter is used. Any roofer or inspector climbs into the attic and looks for water stains on the underside of the roof to determine if there is a leak and where it is.

Description : What would you guess the cost to replace the roof on a 500 square ft home would be?

Last Answer : Here is the house

Description : An annoying metal roof repair question?

Last Answer : Anyway to post a pic? I’m having a hard time visualizing it.

Description : Do roofing companies try to scare potential customers?

Last Answer : It is not a scam and you should not be genuinely concerned. It is just the hard sell. If you had damage to your roof that has been repaired (guessing that was what the $3000 was for), you are fine. Ignore the hard sell.

Description : My roof is getting replaced as I type. Do I tip the workers when they are done?

Last Answer : no.

Description : How to reroof my garage?

Last Answer : Be sure to take off all the old shingles before you put new roof material on.

Description : How to Shingle a Roof

Last Answer : How to Shingle a Roof Many people like to have that old-fashioned look to the exterior of their homes, especially for roofing. Shingled roofs have that unique, vintage look that looks more appealing and ... and steps to shingle your roof, you can get that old-fashioned look over just one weekend.

Description : How to Replace Roof Flashing

Last Answer : How to Replace Roof Flashing A roof flashing is the part of the roof that is responsible for sending water runoffs off to proper channels and off the roof. A damaged roof flashing may mean lead to leaking ... more by reading how to install a metal roof and as a bonus here are tips on Duct cleaning.

Description : How to Shingle a Valley Roof

Last Answer : How to Shingle a Valley Roof Shingles and roof lines give a beautiful look to any home, making it appear stylish and elegant. If you have a valley roof, you need to know how to shingle it so it ... on this article, read how to shingle a roof and as an addition learn how to replace a shingle.

Description : How to Repair a Leaking Roof

Last Answer : How to Repair a Leaking Roof Fixing a leaking roof can be easier than cleaning up any mess that results from it. Here are the instructions to follow. What You'll Need Nails Stiff wire ... the ceiling. You may have to conduct periodic inspections to prevent leaks from developing in the area again.

Description : How to Install a Metal Roof

Last Answer : How to Install a Metal Roof Metal roofing is an increasingly popular material used to protect homes. Unlike what other people think, metal roofing is not noisier than normal roofing materials, nor does it make ... wood screws on either side to the highest point. Do this on two feet on each side.

Description : How to Build a Roof

Last Answer : How to Build a Roof How to Build a Roof What is a roof? It is an uppermost cover and a part of building. A roof solves the purpose to protect a building, its material contents and ... both in construction and material as less durability can damage the roofs, at the time of weather conditions.

Description : How to Repair a Roof Leak

Last Answer : How to Repair a Roof Leak One of the worst types of damage is flooding due to a roof leak. A roof leak can wreak havoc on a home in just a few minutes. While roof leaks are serious, most of ... and fixing a leak early on, you can prevent much more damage and save lots of money in the process.

Description : Which roof is better?

Last Answer : The roof protects the building from precipitation: rain and melting snow. It is a necessary part of almost any building structure. The tightness of the roof, resistance to wind, sunlight and even ... of this material is its fragility in frosty climates - 25 years. Unfortunately, it is flammable.

Description : What is a roof examination?

Last Answer : What is a roof examination? Roofing expertise - the process of examining the quality of the work performed on the installation of roofing structures, as well as analyzing the correctness of engineering ... during the inspection. This document is legally binding, and therefore can be used in court.