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 baffle at the sa...
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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 shingles? Were "start...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by dodgeroof
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 can force water ...
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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? Have done work f...
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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 the likely sou...
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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 lose all fear ...
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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 worked with and ar...
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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 sure to ask fo...
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Flat roof
There are several types of roof coverings that can work. One of the most commonly used materials on residential properties is the "modified" bitumen. I...
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research it
Because of the big differences in commercial flat roofing and residential flat roofing as it pertains to insurance requirements/costs, bonding, more direct involv...
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Your old dertoriarated flat roof
Need more precise info...what kind of material covers it now? A roof CAN be your friend
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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....don't just take m...
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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 flashing details invo...
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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. Tell them what...
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So sad...
Answering backwards......... 4. "Good sealing" NEVERS replaces hard flashing work, even though many so-called roofers keep doing it that way. Have seen literal...
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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 option, if...
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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 dept. When ...
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your photos
Sure. Send them to: earl@dodgeroofing.com A roof CAN be your friend
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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 certain dimensio...
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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 things into con...
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