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Expert Profile: Shawn Watson

Expertise: I own a company in the Washington, DC area that specializes in slate, copper and tin roofing. I can answer questions about historic roof installation and sheet metal fabrication.

Experience in the area
I have 25 years of experience in slate roofing and sheet metal. I am a member of The National Slate Association, National Trust for Historic Preservation and Historic Society of Washington, DC.

Organizations
The National Slate Association, National Trust for Historic Preservation and Historic Society of Washington, DC.

Education/Credentials
25 years of experience on projects like The White House, Department of Treasury, and projects built circa 1671 - current. I have also consulted in our area.

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What do you like about this subject? I enjoy the preservation of our architecture and history.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I hope to help others preserve the history of their home or building.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 260
Knowledge	10.0 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	10.0 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.38 Excellent
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		18

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	07/03/08
10	10	5	10	06/18/08
10	10	10	10	06/15/08
10	10	10	10	05/16/08
10	10	10	10	05/15/08

User Comments

Thank you
(Patricia on 07/03/08)

thanks very much
(joycesmuldow on 06/18/08)

Wow! I never expected to get an answer this quick and explicit! Shawn, you are impressive! I will keep this site in my favorites! I feel your answer
(Heidi Beeman on 06/15/08)

Thanks for your quick response. Your suggestion was very helpful.
(vinay on 05/16/08)

I appreciate Shawn's response so much. I have had trouble getting straight answers from the original roofer and this answer gives me a start. Thank yo
(Nancy on 05/15/08)

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Recent Answers from Shawn Watson

2008-06-15 Roofing/Framing: Sorry for the delay but I was out for Father's Day with my family. Sounds like you need a cricket to move the water out of the corner. My company uses copper so that it can be soldered. I am not a...

2008-06-15 Roofing/Framing: 2 1/2" on both sides would be 5" total which is too great. As a rule it should be 1 1/2" for a total of 3". You should have shingles under the flange of the ridge-vent. Other things to look for are...

2008-05-16 Cutting 'M' type truss: I have seen this done. It doesn't mean that it meets code, but the "M" portion is removed and as high as you can go a 2x4 is placed horizontally with metal framing plates. This will keep some of the...

2008-05-15 Replacing a low pitch tiled roof on a 3 bed bungalow: I am in the Washington, DC area and our cost would be approximately $1,600 a square (10'x10') to remove the tile and install new slate. The type of slate will raise or lower the cost. A red Vermont is...

2008-05-10 drip edge over ice dam: yes. Please send me pictures. I am sorry for the delay but it was my Sabbath. I can tell you without the pictures that the ice and water shield should be adhered two inches over the eave and adhered...