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Roofing/Expert Profile
Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
I have been a roofer for 21 years, I've owned my own company for the past 13.
Organizations
The National Roofing Contractors Assoc and Virginia Association of Roofing Contractors
Education/Credentials
I have attended numerous manufacturer training programs as well as sought out experts in specialized work for instruction.
Awards and Honors
A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, A rating from Angies List, highest mark for quality and value from the Washington Consumer Checkbook
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian | 11/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Lincoln | 11/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Tom, Thanks so much for your quick ..... |
| Andrew | 11/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I found Tom's answer to be very ..... |
| martha | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks,Tom. You may be right about ..... |
| Sam | 11/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Tom! |
Recent Answers from Tom Petrilli
2009-11-19 roofing, ondura:
I've never installed Ondura; but I've torn it off before. It seems to be a heavy asphalt impregnated felt with an side lap installation method. I cant attest to its durability; as with all materials, installation
2009-11-13 Installation of pipe flashings for shingle roof:
Jack, Most of the time you don't need any exposed fasteners, any nails through the collar should be under the shingles. If for some reason the pipe collar needs an exposed fastener; (lumpy roof, adjoining
2009-11-12 Venting through ridge vent:
Ian, Each bath/dryer fan should have a separate sealed port to the outside. Just aiming the hose toward the ridge vent wont work. You will wind up with lots of stray humidity in the attic, that can lead
2009-11-11 Roofing:
Joseph, Each material is meant for different situations, so Im a little confused. Liberty is designed to be used in low slope applications or roofs that appear almost flat. http://www.gaf.com/Content/GAF/RES1/ROOF/liberty
2009-11-10 roof:
Richard, Ive only done one project like this. This was the material we used, it has plywood bonded to the insulation. You might want to look into this: http://www.hpanels.com/pages/pdfs/Lit_Prod_Color/H-Shield-NB
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