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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
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: 5320
Knowledge	9.92 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 Today (GMT time)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (Per Day, in GMT time)		1
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		405

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
7	7	10	10	06/30/09
10	10	10	10	06/23/09
10	10	10	10	06/03/09
10	10	10	10	05/27/09
10	10	10	10	05/13/09

User Comments

Thanks Ron for the clear and good advice. I will forward this in my report to the carrier for their deliberations.
(Gregory Alvord on 06/23/09)

The easy to understand explanation was great as was the timeliness of Mr. Haynes response. It will help us in evaluating all of the opinions and expe
(Darlene on 06/03/09)

Thanks for the quick response. The underlayment points were very helpful and I will look for those products. Regards
(Vincent on 05/13/09)

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Recent Answers from Ron Haynes

2009-07-01 metal valley: Bill, For the cost diff and peace of mind, nothing wrong with choosing the copper. However, you do have a couple of other options/approaches. First, in any case, be sure to have the valleys lined...

2009-06-30 Flashing next to vinyl-sided sidewall:: Helen, I'm not sure I really understand what you're asking. But, consider peel and stick waterproof membrane such as WR Grace Ice & Watershield for the wall lining. It will tend to seal around nail...

2009-06-25 Old flat metal roof: Mike, I'm not going to dig too deep into this one without knowing alot more about the type and gauge of metal and the support structure underneath because I don't want to lead you to another problem....

2009-06-22 Roof on roof shingles damage/replacement.: Gregory, Building Code will not allow more than two layers of shingles and it is impractical and will be troublesome and likely problematic to attempt to remove the top layer of shingles, or both layers...

2009-06-09 Minimum Temperature for TPO Roof Install: Aaron, The acceptable in-service temperature of TPO roof membranes is well into the below freezing range. As for the temperatures at time of installation, when you reach 40F and below there are precautions...