Questions and Answers
- One roofer told me the old shingles have to be removed before putting on new shingles. The other said the new shingles can go right over the old ones. Who's right?
- Is A Metal Roof Good For A House In Hurricane Zone?
- Some of my neighbors have added skylights and a couple have had a lot of problems with leaks. Are skylights a good idea or would I just be making my life more complicated?
- Can I roof over the top of my existing roof?
- Some people are telling me to use organic shingles, and others are telling me fiber glass shingles. What's the difference and which do I use?
- I've heard different roofers talk about guarantees that run from 10 to 30 years. Are these guarantees meaningful?
- The roofer didn't remove the little plastic strip from the back of my shingles. Should this have been removed?
- What's the minimum slope I need to install asphalt shingles?
- My shingles got beat up in the last hail storm we had and I'm tired of replacing them. What type of roof should I use?
- I did some repairs to my roof and noticed there is no roofing felt under them. Is this the correct way to install shingles?
- What kind of felt underlayment should I use?
- Where do I go for information on roof framing?
- I hate the color of my shingles. Can I paint them?
- Two roofers gave me a price for a new roof. One was $2900 and one was $1400. How could the difference be so big?
- I want to use staples instead of nails to install my shingles. Is this method approved?
- One contractor says a nail gun is better and another says hand nailing is better. Which is the preferred method?
- My neighbor has a slate roof. It costs a lot more, but they tell me it is supposed to last forever. Why don't more people install slate roofs?
- I have architectural shingles. The shingles have separated into two pieces. Can you please tell me what's going on?
How To's
- Replace a Cap on a Wood: Shingled Roof
- The Lasting Effects of Slate Roofing
- Asphalt Shingles: The Wood and Tile Alternative
- Do-it-yourselfer's Guide to Roof Maintenance
- Getting Your Roof Ready for the Season
- Ventilation is Key to How Long Your Roof Will Last
- Bad Case of the Shingles
- How to Buy Roofing
- Get Your Roof Ready for Rough Weather
- How to Install Shingles
- Infrared Roofing Inspection
- Laying Shingles in Roof Valleys
- Metal Roof In Hurricane Zone
- Applying Roofing Shingles
- Now is the Time to Finish Those Roof Repairs
- Put Some Life Into Your Roof
- Replacing A Wooden Roof
- Shingling Your Roof
- The Art of Ice Dam Removal
