Insulation stuffins
I still don't think you need to be concerned with the baffle/2by6 slotted-area abutment being 100% air tight...but what about just trimming the b...
COMMUNITY FORUM
Recent Posts
about 8 years by dodgeroof
7
answers331
Views
A question again...
What part of the window{s} is the water showing up? Is the small brow roof imediately above the windows flashed properly...running OVER the shingl...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
10
answers376
Views
Testing it...
When/if you test in with a hose, keep in mind you can actually make things leak that might never otherwise leak under any weather conditions. You c...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
10
answers439
Views
Your insulation ...
Not an insulation expert...I just felt moved to compliment you on your whole "presentation", from the photos to the diagram. Are you an engineer? H...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
7
answers450
Views
Your leak in question...
I lean towards what tomh said. But, I also wonder WHERE your leaking is showing up inside, because what I see in your photos don't seem to me to be...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
10
answers20
Views
Your roof
Only one addition to the "fear of heights"...a little fear of heights can be a healthy thing. From personal experience, it's when you totally...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
2
answers334
Views
Your research
Good luck {hard work} with your schooling. Plus, a little hands-on experience with certain aspects of construction might be a good thing. Have wor...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
4
answers583
Views
Checking on Roofers in your area.
Sorry, not from there. Start out with the BBB list of members, then call them. Don't be afraid to call numerous roofers. Some won't show. And be...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
5
answers346
Views
Flat roof
There are several types of roof coverings that can work. One of the most commonly used materials on residential properties is the "modif...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
5
answers943
Views
research it
Because of the big differences in commercial flat roofing and residential flat roofing as it pertains to insurance requirements/costs, bonding, mor...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
4
answers945
Views
Your old dertoriarated flat roof
Need more precise info...what kind of material covers it now? A roof CAN be your friend
about 8 years by dodgeroof
5
answers145
Views
Sinking sinking porch...
Why not rent/buy some screw jacks...jack it up to the desired height, then create small footing forms into which you'll pour concrete? But....do...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
1
answers883
Views
Your low-pitched area...
Check with your local roofing supply about one of the self-adhering granulated "modified membrane" systems. They come in rolls. There are flashi...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
2
answers431
Views
Painting your siding
You can paint your steel siding. But the best thing you can do is go to a regular paint store, one which just sells paint, not a big box outfit....
about 8 years by dodgeroof
1
answers301
Views
So sad...
Answering backwards......... 4. "Good sealing" NEVERS replaces hard flashing work, even though many so-called roofers keep doing it that way. Ha...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
2
answers184
Views
Cabin roof
Rubber has its good and bad points, like all other roof forms. Covering the area with an "ice&water" type membrane, then shingling, might be an...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
1
answers740
Views
your reoof
Most areas I'm familar with allow up to 2 layers of asphalt shingles, depending on the style and weight. Easist thing to do is call your building...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
1
answers274
Views
your photos
Sure. Send them to: earl@dodgeroofing.com A roof CAN be your friend
about 8 years by dodgeroof
3
answers775
Views
Those shingles
I think those are fine materials. I think most of the roof shingle manufacturers are fairly equal in quality. The one problem I've seen is with c...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
17
answers810
Views
By the way..
I forgot to mention that this contractor you mentioned sounds like he/she might have really thought out your roof requirements and has taken all ...
about 8 years by dodgeroof
17
answers39
Views
