Recent Question About Roof Deck Insulation
I received the following question recently from a homeowner named Tom. He is obviously doing his homework to ensure a successful roofing project. I like that! Q: Todd, I saw your info on metal roofs...
View ArticleGutters Torn Off By Snow
A nice homeowner named Lisa emailed me the following about her recent issues with the gutters on her home being torn off by sliding snow. Q: I came across an old posting of yours in which you were...
View ArticleIs OSB Acceptable as Roof Decking for Metal Roofing?
Oriented Strand Board, commonly referred to as OSB, is a type of engineered lumber similar to particle board, formed by adding adhesives and then compressing layers of wood strands. OSB is widely used...
View ArticleIs Ice and Watershield on the Entire Roof a Good Idea?
Q. I’m going to take off my old roof and put on a metal roof. Would it be overkill or problematic for me to apply ice and water barrier that is self adhesive to my entire roof as my underlayment? I ask...
View ArticleExposed Fasteners: Leaking or Condensation?
I am not a huge fan of exposed fasteners for roofs on residential applications. Probably 80% of the questions I receive about problems with metal roofs pertain to these types of panels. That said, I am...
View Article4 Types of Vertical Seam Metal Roofs
I often get asked about the different types of vertical seam metal roofs. Common questions surround the differences between them, and what would make one more appropriate for a particular application...
View ArticleHow to protect your home from ice dams with metal roofing
Todd from Washington recently asked me this question about ice dams and metal roofing: Q: We bought and moved into our house in January. The neighborhood is in a mountain setting and gets a lot of...
View ArticlePartial Roof Damage: Can a New Roof Be Installed in Stages or Sections?
From a homeowner in Texas who experienced only partial roof damage: Q. I read your post on metal over shingle and just had Hurricane Harvey further degrade my 2000 Comp roof on the west side of the...
View ArticleHurricane Harvey Texas Coast Report: Roofing Material Performance
I visited Houston and Texas coastal areas shortly after Hurricane Harvey’s devestation in September, 2017. This eye-witness report on roofing material performance in storm conditions can help...
View ArticleTo Vent or Not to Vent a Metal Roof
Venting can sometimes be a good way to get things off of our chest but, when it comes to home construction, venting can be a great way to get hot air and moisture out of our attic. I had a homeowner...
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