August 14, 2009
Q: I am installing a metal hip roof and am concerned about the possibility of leakage around the hip caps seams. The ridge cap covers the seams but leaves gaps underneath due to the ridged profile of the roofing. What can I do to seal these gaps? A: The good thing about hips, in contrast… ( read more )
August 13, 2009
Q: I’ve got a few questions for you regarding metal roof installs. We’ve currently got a composition shingle roof that is 8 years old. I has some hail damage, but no leak problem at all. There is a local job we looked at that uses U panel on a new construction, and are giving some… ( read more )
Q. We just built a 16’x16′ shed, that will be converted into a guest house in a year or two. Our contractor installed a metal roof, but he put it directly on 2×4’s attached to the rafters, as opposed to installing on a roof deck. The 2×4’s are 3 1/2 feet apart in some places…. ( read more )
Q: I own a 60’s style chalet cabin and we just installed a metal roof. My problem is that we have a thunderbird shaped roof (Flared Gables – top of roof extends out at angle) on each end of the house and we’re trying to find the proper trim. The first pieces of metal are… ( read more )
August 7, 2009
Q: I had a metal roof installed over existing shingles two years ago. I have continued to have a leaking problem on my carport 10-15 feet below an old skylight. I had it re-flashed but still have some leaking below. I suspect water above it somehow permeates and gets under the roof and leaks below… ( read more )
August 4, 2009
Q: I currently have 2 layers of shingles on my house. I live in south western KY and the house is subjected to lots of thunderstorm with high winds, hail, and heavy rains. We also have several tornadoes. My roof has a lot of wind lift from the last storms that went through and now… ( read more )