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Michael J. Owen

Panama
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Expertise

Pretty much anything about roofing, particularly asphalt shingle and metal. Replacing damaged sheathing/plywood etc. Questions about venting attic spaces.

Experience in the area

Twenty years of repair, new roof, roof overs and truss work. Still enjoy "getting on the roof".

Organizations

None

Publications

Just had my late mothers book published. A murder mystery set in England.

Education/Credentials

High school, College graduate in England. Now living in Panama, Central America after living in the U.S. for 25 years .

Awards and Honors

None

Past/Present Clients

Way too many to list in England, California, Bahamas, Florida and Georgia.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.80
  • Clarity of Response 9.81
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 909
  • Volunteer Since 2006-12-10
  • Prestige Points 8750

Recent Reviews from Users

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Donna11/18/099 9 1010Thanks so much for the help!
Shirley11/15/0910101010 
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Recent Answers from Michael J. Owen

2009-11-20 ridge vent screen has debris:

Hi Noel. I'm not too sure how to best answer your question as I can't physically see exactly where the screen is in relation to the vent. The other thing is, that I have never seen this done before because

2009-11-19 Condensation in Attic:

Hi Matt. Without being able to physically see and inspect your house, it is difficult to try and figure out what may be the problem. However, so many factors could influence the dampness. It is obvious

2009-11-15 ridge vent:

Hi Shirley. NO. Holy Moly that was easy. Just my British sense of humor. Seriously though. Providing the slot is about 1 1/2" wide there should not be a problem. Usually, at the peak of the

2009-11-13 clearing out clogged gable vents:

Hi Donna. I'm not sure I fully understand your problem. Normally, with gable vents, they are quite accessible from inside the attic and should be easy enough to take, or cut out the screen material and

2009-11-11 Dormer valley flashing:

Hi again Karl. I am sorry to say that I really can't figure out how to best approach your situation. Without being able to physically see exactly what we are dealing with, it is impossible to come up with

 

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