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Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
I have over twenty years experience as a roof consultant dealing with various types of roof systems on commercial, industrial, residential and Government facilities. Experience includes new roof and reroof design, roof repair specification, roof construction, maintenance, failure investigations, performance analysis, inspections, moisture intrusion surveys and studies, and storm damage assessments. I am a registered professional engineer and a Registered Roof Consultant with the Roof Consultants Institute.
Organizations
Roof Consultants Institute
Education/Credentials
Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer
Registered Roof Consultant, Roof Consultants Institute
Certified Infrared Thermographer
Awards and Honors
Award Winner, Large Roof Replacement Design Document Competition at the 1999 Roof Consultants Institute International Convention.
Dept of Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award.
Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal.
What do you like about this subject?
I volunteer for this site simply because I enjoy answering roofing questions and helping people find effective, and hopefully practical, solutions to their roofing problems.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Rose | 10/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks, Ron for a timely and thorough ..... |
| Mario | 09/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much, Ron! I am ..... |
| Mario | 09/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Extremely knowledgable and generous with information!!! |
| Jim | 09/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks very much. Jim |
| Mike | 09/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for a lenghty answer that ..... |
Recent Answers from Ron Haynes
2009-10-19 torch down roofing:
Ken, By "vertical seams" I assume you are referring to the seams that turn up the base of a wall or curb. If the seams are simply opening up but the membrane remains in contact with the roof, transition
2009-10-08 Replacing gable and turtle vents with ridge vents:
Sean, This is probably within reason, though maybe a bit high depending on the number of 'turtle' vents involved. To repair the deck where the turtle vents will not be utilized involves cutting out the
2009-10-07 flat top tar and gravel roof:
Rose, If the tar and gravel roof was constructed after about 1983 you should not have to be concerned about asbestos at all, even though a small amount of asbestos could potentially be in roof cements
2009-09-24 Flat roof construction differences:
Mario, You're reaching your limit here bud! 1) Typically is best to replace insulation if the roof is known to have been leaking or is soft/spongy when walked on. If the old roof will remain in place
2009-09-23 Flat roof construction differences:
Mario, 1) Of the three systems you mention, my own preference would be for a torch down modified bitumen roof (with granule surfacing) applied over a modified bitumen base sheet properly fastened to
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