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Roofing/Expert Profile
Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
I have been doing roofing for 40 years. This was my father's business and I took it over in 1980.
Publications
I have written responses to artcles that I felt needed a response to and those responses have been published in roofing trade magazines.
Education/Credentials
BSEE Drexel University
www.ZachariaRoofing.com
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert | 11/05/09 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | I would have liked a discussion of ..... |
| steve bias | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Keith | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | He went above and beyond the call ..... |
| Sam | 10/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks again Brad! |
| Jaff | 10/25/09 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much! |
Recent Answers from Brad Zacharia
2009-11-05 Low slope roof leak solution:
You said you have a low slope roof. Then you mentioned shingles. The two do not go together. You cannot put shingles on low slopes or they will leak. If that's your leak you have the wrong kind of roof
2009-11-03 Oven Range Vent:
The caulking probably won't cause a problem. So now you've determined that the leak is above the vent. Are you sure it's a leak and not a moisture problem? Is it leaking ONLY when it rains? If it is
2009-11-03 Adding roof top insulation on Low Slope:
I was talking about water vapor because you brought it up first. You specifically made the statement, "I'm concerned about water vapor coming up through the house and having no where to go once it gets
2009-11-03 Square Hip Roof Ventilation Improvements:
The more venting the better. There is no exact formula. If you want to cool your house off there is no magic number of windows to open. The more you open the more ventilation. The horizontal top of
2009-11-03 Leaves in Roof Vent:
Can you give me a picture of the front of the vent? Also, look at the vertical seams on the vent. There could be something open with the vent design. Having the shingles tight up against the vent will
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