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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Michael J. Owen Panama Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.80 Clarity of Response 9.82 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 953	Pretty much anything about roofing, particularly asphalt shingle and metal. Replacing damaged sheathing/plywood etc. Questions about venting attic spaces.
Dan Merrill U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.88 Timeliness 9.83 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 427	We are a "green" roofing company. We offer information and advice on metal and synthetic cedar, tile, and slate roofing products. We also address good, sound installation practices for lifetime and slate roof installations. Generally speaking, we are experienced with any materials that have 50 year or longer, expected lifespan, such as copper, terne coated steels, Kynar painted Steel, Aluminum, etc. We do extensive Infrared scans of homes with water leaks, moisture damage, air leakage, etc. So we have a good practical knowledge of what works and what does not work in the long term. We offer no advice on asphalt or fiberglass roofing products.
JD Shoemaker U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.79 Clarity of Response 9.67 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 174	Residential roofing specialist. Velux Skylights Certified Installer 2008-09. Box Gutter craftsman. Coppermsmith / Tinner. Certified EPA Asbestos Handler GAF Master Elite Contractor ELK 2006 Roofer of the Year / Midwest Region Owens Corning Preferred Contractor Certainteed Lifetime Wizard Certainteed Shingle Master Certainteed Quality Master Angie's List Super Service Award winner: 2006-2007-2008 Press Community Paper, Cincinnati's Favorite Roofer 2009
Brian Atkins U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.85 Timeliness 9.88 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 770	I can answer any question related to all type of roof repairs (especially tile roof repair and flat roof repair work). I can also answer most new roof or roofing related questions with the exception of questions in regards to single ply roofing (PVC) and standing seam or metal panel roofing. I have little or no experience with those applications.
Ward Hamilton U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 0	Questions related to slate roofing, flashing, built-in and Philadelphia-style gutters, as well as masonry and carpentry as they intersect the roofing. Also, how to repair, restore, and preserve slate roofs in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's standards for historic structures.
Ron Haynes U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.93 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 439	I can answer questions related to all types of steep slope and low-slope commercial and residential roofing, including asphalt shingles, metal roofing, built-up roofing (tar and gravel), modified bitumen roofing, single ply roof systems, tile, and slate. Questions may relate to design, installation, problem resolution or repair of the roof system.
Brayden Holmquist U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 8	I can answer questions related to single ply membranes and systems, TPO, PVC, EPDM, shingles, ventilation systems, roofing components, roof system design, tapered insulation systems and design, flashings and counter flashings, reroofing, ponding water, skylights, metal roofs, cedar shingles, modified bitumen, mopped down fand foamed down fleece roof systems, metal edging details, estimating, measuring, inspection, maintenance, repair and consulting
Darrel Henderson Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 0	My 32 years in the building science business has involved air barriers, waterproofing, and flat & steep slope roofing systems.
Brad Zacharia Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.79 Clarity of Response 9.70 Timeliness 9.95 Politeness 9.86 Total Questions 3854	All aspects of residential Roofing. This includes shingles and flat (low slope) roofs. I have knowledge in the installation as well as the design of roofs from an engineering standpoint.
Todd E. Miller U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.91 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 2022	I am available to answer any questions pertaining to residential (or other sloped) metal roofing. I have knowledge of most available products but I like to approach projects from a "needs" basis and analyze them individually. Additionally, I can answer most questions about building ventilation.
Bruce A. Ryan II, RRO U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.91 Clarity of Response 9.87 Timeliness 9.96 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 160	Commercial/Residential Roofing Waterproofing Building Envelope
Tom Souza U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.81 Timeliness 9.96 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 369	Can not help in The new single ply roof systems Rubber systems mostly wood shake, wood shingle, fiberglass shingles,Torch-on, some concrete some clay tile and some still tile gerard,decra tile
Tom Petrilli U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.98 Clarity of Response 9.96 Timeliness 9.91 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 114	I can answer questions about residential and light commercial roofing. I really enjoy solving complicated problems. My expertise is in shingle, slate and traditional metals (copper, lead, terne, stainless) as well as single ply low slope roofing. I have also installed a considerable amount of synthetic slate.

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2010-02-07 hot tar vs bitulen and torch:

Hello from The HBA-NKY Home Show in Covington Ky! Re-reading my answer, I see that I could have been clearer..sorry! My advice is to avoid the torch roof at all costs..the benefit vs risk is huge!

2010-02-06 Asbestos:

I didn't even know they made that anymore. Who installs asbestos today? First, I'd make sure you have fall protection set up. I'd also get a good air mask with a filter that can handle asbestos since

2010-02-05 Roof repair:

He might have something hidden under the tiles that routes the water as he said. What you have there is a poor roof design which forces someone else to come along and do some strange contraption to make

2010-02-05 rock roof recover:

If it is an open beam ceiling then you will see nails or screws. They must penetrate all the way through. The decking is thin to start with compared to the joists so nailing only part the way through would

2010-02-04 roof venting:

What you have is a fairly common problem. “Minimum code” is no where good enough for this type of construction. The only material we know of that absolutely solves these problems is spray foam insulation