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Expert Profile: Ron Haynes

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, Clemson University
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.

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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
Prestige Points: 4240
Knowledge	9.94 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.89 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		1
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		329

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	06/20/08
10	9	10	10	06/20/08
10	10	10	10	06/13/08
10	10	10	10	06/10/08
10	10	10	10	06/06/08

User Comments

Thank you! Funny. You pretty much guessed it.
(Robin on 06/20/08)

This is certainly the best advice I have gotten....
(Bob on 06/20/08)

Hi Ron, Thank you for the detailed response. It gives me a "clear cut" way to proceed with the situation. Carmen
(Carmen on 06/13/08)

Ron, thank you very much for your time and the information. Quite helpful. We'll take a closer look and the shingles and hopefully we have a couple
(Angie on 06/10/08)

Thanks, Ron. This was terrifically helpful ! I appreciate your time.
(Michelle on 06/06/08)

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Recent Answers from Ron Haynes

2008-07-02 Owen Corning Duration vs. Duration Premium: Kris, The primary difference is the thickness of the shingle which allows it to theoretically last longer. However, keep in mind that the shingle warranties are prorated, and depending on the shingle...

2008-07-01 Ridge vents and neoprene boots: Barbara, Unfortunately the roof boots and vents do not come with a warranty to protect against the issues you have. It is unusually for leaves to enter through a ridge vent because the vent has only...

2008-06-20 Pookie: Robin, I'm guessing you've had a roofer out to look at a repair or problem (??) and he told you that he'll just "put some pookie around that there and that'll fix 'er right up." I've heard the word...

2008-06-19 clogged valleys tile residential in Olympia WA: Bob, Sorry about some of the typos, etc. Sometimes the mind runs faster than the fingers on the keyboard, or vice versa. But, it appears you've figured out what I was trying to say. Good luck! Bob...

2008-06-18 roof: Richard, I'm guessing you are asking this question because you might have some bad decking underneath the existing shingles, either rot or deflection. Hopefully, this is also a shed or storage type of...