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  1. Starter Course for Asphalt Roofs

    Started by phil kaznowski, 08-06-2009 06:23 AM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 162
    • Views: 28,775
    Raymond Wand
    08-25-2009, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  2. Why you really need to get on that roof!

    Started by Scott Patterson, 01-06-2011 02:29 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 101
    • Views: 21,781
    Michael Thomas
    02-22-2012, 11:28 AM Go to last post

  3. Coming Soon to Rooftops

    Started by A.D. Miller, 08-29-2009 11:23 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 76
    • Views: 12,816
    Ted Menelly
    09-03-2009, 10:20 AM Go to last post

  4. Owens Corning Roof data tech

    Started by Fidel Gonzales, 03-25-2014 05:59 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 72
    • Views: 15,679
    Dirk Jeanis
    12-07-2014, 01:09 AM Go to last post

  5. Drip edge flasing, cut to install gutters

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-06-2010 05:59 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    24 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 69
    • Views: 71,620
    Eric Van De Ven
    12-21-2018, 06:54 AM Go to last post

  6. Cosmetic or Defect

    Started by Johnny Gorden, 02-10-2010 08:32 AM
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    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 66
    • Views: 13,900
    chris mcintyre
    02-23-2010, 08:05 PM Go to last post

  7. Do you walk on roofs?

    Started by Paul Friesen, 12-01-2014 09:52 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 10,360
    Mark Reinmiller
    12-16-2014, 01:06 PM Go to last post

  8. Roof / Ladder near miss stories

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 12-26-2014 10:07 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 14,100
    ROBERT YOUNG
    10-09-2015, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  9. Roof Inspection recommendations

    Started by Jonathan Reaves, 02-03-2013 09:42 AM
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 12,608
    Terry Beck
    02-11-2013, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  10. Exclamation Possible roof damage, or inspector damage?

    Started by Denise Canter, 03-09-2009 03:31 PM
    come on, i always walk the roof, its not installed right, wow 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 53
    • Views: 15,998
    matthew symmes
    07-21-2013, 02:09 PM Go to last post

  11. DRIP EDGE FLASHING MISSING

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 06-15-2011 07:43 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 30,450
    Mike Schulz
    06-28-2011, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  12. Estimating The Age Of Asphalt Shingles?

    Started by Kyle Montgomery, 02-16-2015 01:22 PM
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 18,227
    Jerry Peck
    03-10-2015, 02:47 PM Go to last post

  13. Purpose of metal drip edge

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 06-27-2007 12:00 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 29,071
    Jerry Peck
    07-02-2007, 04:49 PM Go to last post

  14. Skylight installation

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 12-03-2007 02:58 PM
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 16,062
    Corn Walker
    10-18-2008, 11:45 AM Go to last post

  15. Manufacturer's warranty on a roof...

    Started by Joseph Farsetta, 09-28-2009 07:16 PM
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 17,063
    Corn Walker
    10-07-2009, 06:20 AM Go to last post

  16. Exposed Wood/Vulnerable Areas

    Started by Raghav Singh, 10-23-2011 06:04 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 6,760
    Mike Schulz
    10-30-2011, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  17. Roof installed on top of older roof ?

    Started by Christian Tag, 04-18-2012 07:54 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 8,670
    Joe Laurieri
    05-14-2012, 12:29 AM Go to last post

  18. Roof Safety

    Started by David Wood, 12-10-2008 01:30 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 17,935
    Russel Ray
    12-15-2008, 10:14 PM Go to last post

  19. Any opinions on if this causes damage to the roof? See photo

    Started by Gene South, 05-13-2010 01:56 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 14,398
    Daniel Mummey
    12-17-2010, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  20. Reveal / over exposure question

    Started by Randall Clark, 06-24-2013 05:08 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 8,482
    Lon Henderson
    10-27-2013, 07:23 AM Go to last post

  21. Shingle underlayment

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 10-28-2010 11:16 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 8,569
    Jim Hintz
    06-25-2011, 08:41 PM Go to last post

  22. JLT 26' Ladder (JAWS or featherlite"

    Started by Van Phan, 05-29-2010 10:11 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 18,138
    Philip
    08-16-2010, 09:41 PM Go to last post

  23. Roofing felt "required"?

    Started by Don Horn, 10-06-2011 11:41 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 18,256
    Ted Menelly
    10-15-2011, 02:29 PM Go to last post

  24. Bubbles in EPDM

    Started by Michael Thomas, 03-20-2012 05:27 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 15,186
    Kristi Silber
    03-23-2012, 08:59 PM Go to last post

  25. Loss of granules

    Started by George Hallaron, 03-21-2014 04:54 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 13,928
    Lon Henderson
    03-30-2014, 10:18 AM Go to last post

  26. Roofing Valley

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 02-11-2010 08:51 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 15,760
    A.D. Miller
    02-17-2010, 05:08 AM Go to last post

  27. Roof Certifications

    Started by Dan Harris, 02-27-2010 10:11 AM
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 10,924
    Matt Fellman
    05-11-2010, 06:36 PM Go to last post

  28. Question OSB on top of cedar shake roof

    Started by Robert Alexander, 05-08-2008 05:16 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 20,325
    William Kreth
    09-22-2009, 09:22 AM Go to last post

  29. Is flashing correct at chimney?

    Started by Leon Mann, 09-14-2008 11:50 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 9,587
    Frank Suchodolski
    12-11-2008, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  30. What is this notch in the roof called?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 04-10-2009 10:04 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 8,110
    Jerry Peck
    04-14-2009, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  31. Can you see the top chord of a truss with thermal image camera while standing on roof

    Started by DavidA Jensen, 06-12-2009 08:06 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 20,802
    Brian Robertson
    10-06-2009, 08:32 AM Go to last post

  32. Damaged shingles: leave as is or replace? Photo.

    Started by Katherine Abernathy, 11-21-2010 01:26 PM
    13 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 9,449
    Bruce Adams
    12-06-2010, 06:11 PM Go to last post

  33. Two roofs, different slopes, roof overlaps

    Started by Jon Errickson, 09-02-2009 11:38 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 9,629
    Brandon Whitmore
    09-11-2009, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  34. why is 2nd layer of shingles a problem?

    Started by Kristi Silber, 01-15-2012 06:32 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 70,548
    Rick Cantrell
    01-23-2012, 05:17 AM Go to last post

  35. OSB Visible

    Started by Michael Scher, 06-19-2008 02:15 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 8,657
    Mike Gault
    06-30-2008, 04:23 AM Go to last post

  36. ROOFER ON CRACK

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 01-28-2009 11:37 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 7,051
    Mike Truss Guy
    02-17-2009, 12:54 AM Go to last post

  37. Reason for rotten roof decking??

    Started by Shawn Watkins, 10-28-2009 02:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 8,518
    Frank Suchodolski
    12-13-2009, 03:18 AM Go to last post

  38. no starter on rake edge

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 01-29-2012 03:14 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 16,843
    Bob Knauff
    01-31-2012, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  39. Alligatoring of comp roof

    Started by Ron Bishop, 03-07-2013 08:27 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 8,398
    Raymond Wand
    03-13-2013, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  40. High nailing shingle failure

    Started by Eric Williams, 05-26-2011 09:38 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 12,354
    Mike Senty
    08-03-2013, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  41. pits on wood shingle

    Started by Peter Louis, 02-23-2013 10:57 PM
    13 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 6,984
    Peter Louis
    02-26-2013, 07:52 PM Go to last post

  42. Nice way to screw up a metal roof!

    Started by Scott Patterson, 05-16-2014 03:34 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 15,211
    Jerry Peck
    05-21-2014, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  43. Squirrel vs. Roof?

    Started by Ken Rowe, 11-24-2009 07:16 PM
    18 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 6,668
    Frank Suchodolski
    12-13-2009, 12:48 AM Go to last post

  44. What's wrong with these shingles?

    Started by JB Thompson, 08-27-2010 05:08 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 8,160
    Joao Vieira
    08-31-2010, 07:06 PM Go to last post

  45. Drip edge modified during gutter install.

    Started by toolguyg, 11-02-2019 09:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,757
    Jerry Peck
    11-28-2019, 06:54 AM Go to last post

  46. Framing cathedral ceiling

    Started by Bart Marek, 05-24-2010 02:32 PM
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 38,324
    Rod Butler
    06-18-2010, 04:56 PM Go to last post

  47. OSB eave

    Started by Ron Bishop, 08-12-2010 02:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 9,099
    Elliot Franson
    08-19-2010, 02:45 PM Go to last post

  48. Granules missing on just a few shingles???

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 08-13-2010 05:03 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 6,220
    CHARLIE VAN FLEET
    11-02-2019, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  49. Opinions needed on roof

    Started by Jon mackay, 05-03-2011 08:06 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 8,273
    Tom King
    05-13-2011, 02:31 PM Go to last post

  50. Roof Re-Inspection

    Started by Darryl Piatt, 10-05-2011 07:08 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 7,978
    Franz Bailey
    10-11-2011, 04:25 AM Go to last post

  51. Horizontal Line on Shingles

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-28-2012 06:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 10,684
    Darren Spencer
    01-04-2013, 12:51 AM Go to last post

  52. Patio cover to Fascia

    Started by Dave Hill, 10-28-2008 01:57 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 41,081
    Jerry Peck
    02-25-2017, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  53. shake roof/ no drip edge

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 11-20-2008 05:25 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 10,582
    Frank Suchodolski
    12-05-2008, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  54. Test for the Roofers

    Started by A.D. Miller, 05-04-2009 12:26 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 5,597
    Jerry Peck
    05-05-2009, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  55. kickout flashings and wood to shingle contact

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 08-11-2009 01:40 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 5,697
    Jerry Peck
    08-12-2009, 08:09 PM Go to last post

  56. New Construction ....... NEW NEW NEW!!!!!

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 06-11-2014 03:43 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 9,008
    Jerry Peck
    07-29-2014, 05:08 PM Go to last post

  57. Modified Bitumen Roofing

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 10-02-2016 05:08 AM
    bitumen, home, intrusion, roofing, symptoms 7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 9,939
    ROBERT YOUNG
    10-07-2016, 06:04 AM Go to last post

  58. Wavy roof with truss lines visible

    Started by Tina C, 11-13-2019 07:21 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 13,796
    Richard Bushong
    12-02-2019, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  59. Compare these two roofs..Prosper Texas

    Started by Gene South, 03-05-2012 10:06 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 5,196
    Billy Stephens
    03-06-2012, 07:34 PM Go to last post

  60. New roof installation

    Started by william siegel, 01-10-2008 05:24 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 5,820
    Jerry Peck
    01-29-2008, 08:32 PM Go to last post

  61. Asphalt/Comp shingle joint allignment/staggering.

    Started by Clinton Rushing, 03-07-2008 04:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 12,386
    Frank Suchodolski
    12-14-2009, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  62. Roof Flashing

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 11-19-2009 01:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 5,374
    Frank Suchodolski
    12-13-2009, 02:03 AM Go to last post

  63. Caulk or something else? Photo

    Started by Katherine Abernathy, 11-21-2010 01:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,180
    Katherine Abernathy
    12-01-2010, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  64. Nail heads showing

    Started by Eric Smith, 03-20-2011 01:13 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 14,760
    JB Thompson
    03-29-2011, 05:43 PM Go to last post

  65. Metal roof rust repairs

    Started by Jack Wingo, 02-08-2013 10:10 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 21,528
    Garry Sorrells
    02-18-2013, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  66. Too cold to step on asphalt shingles?

    Started by Tom Cissell, 02-18-2015 05:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 13,463
    Ian Page
    02-24-2015, 01:16 AM Go to last post

  67. Flashing at eave

    Started by John Stephenson, 05-28-2007 03:07 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,638
    Michael Thomas
    06-12-2007, 08:58 AM Go to last post

  68. What makes a roof bow like this?

    Started by rob martinez, 06-05-2007 10:16 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 16,641
    Ed Garrett
    02-17-2009, 10:23 AM Go to last post

  69. Felt Paper

    Started by Stephen G Sheldon, 10-01-2009 11:31 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,457
    A.D. Miller
    10-04-2009, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  70. starter course

    Started by steve mcgown, 01-25-2011 06:44 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 11,117
    Rick Cantrell
    03-02-2011, 09:07 AM Go to last post

  71. New to flat roofs

    Started by Joseph Stevens, 06-16-2011 08:43 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,382
    Glenn Duxbury
    08-26-2012, 04:55 PM Go to last post

  72. Look at this please - need help

    Started by Phil Cybolsky, 11-03-2015 03:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 10,490
    Bob Boepple
    11-13-2015, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  73. # of layers allowed

    Started by Clay E White, 08-13-2007 02:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 12,810
    Michael Greenwalt
    10-30-2007, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  74. Dog ear?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 01-16-2009 02:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 8,564
    A.D. Miller
    01-20-2009, 12:00 PM Go to last post

  75. Second Lawyer of Shingles

    Started by John Blake, 10-23-2009 07:03 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 8,152
    Jim Luttrall
    10-24-2009, 04:08 PM Go to last post

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