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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-13 | Jim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for your help. I'll follow up with the locals. |
| 2009-10-28 | Paul | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hello Roger, Thanks for the quick reply & I agree with the advice that you have given. I will go with it. Thanks again, Paul |
| 2009-10-27 | Paul | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Hello Roger, Thanks for a good heads up on what to do with the crawl space. I beleive the use of the crawl space as a plenum was to keep construction costs at a minimum(and at that time 1955),it was a permissible practice. Thanks again, Paul |
| 2009-10-23 | john | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | THANK YOU,YOU SOLVED MY PROBLEM AND I'M GOING TO DO EXACTLY AS YOU SAID,THAKS AGAIN. JOHN |
| 2009-10-20 | Gary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-07 | Lee | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-29 | B. Williams | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Volunteer was polite & gives clear "straight to the point" instructions. I now have enough information to begin my research. Thanks much Mr. Zona. |
| 2009-09-03 | John | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-26 | Adonna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for the helpful information |
| 2009-08-19 | Eric | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for answering my question in such a timely manner. I will be meeting with my building inspector/department in the near future. |
| 2009-08-07 | George | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Excellent concise and informed answer from Roger Zona helped me immensely. |
| 2009-07-25 | jennifer | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I was very impressed at the timeliness of Mr. Zona's answer, and he also provided information I hadn't thought of in the form of the wood trim and approaching a welding shop for the joist hangers. He even provided dimensions. Thank you! |
| 2009-07-10 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-07-02 | Debra | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-24 | Kamaljeet | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-24 | Ram | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-06-18 | Ram | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-06-05 | Dave | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you oh so much Roger. Take care. Dave |
| 2009-05-29 | Andrew | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-15 | David | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-12 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Roger! Believe it or not, I wasn't able to find an answer anywhere on the web so your advice was VERY helpful. Thanks again and I'll be removing brick versus the hanger method. (I'd rather take the time and be safe than sorry.) Mike |
| 2009-05-06 | sal marsala | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-04-29 | caryn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much for all of your help. Caryn |
| 2009-04-27 | Bailey | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Alright, I'll get right on that. Thank you Roger. Bailey |
| 2009-04-22 | Bailey | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you Roger. I know that it's a bit...out of the ordinary, and we've toyed with some ideas. I'll let the rest of the group know and well make a choice from there. As for the "couldn't be of more help" statement; it's perfectly fine. I can ask around some more, but you truly did help. |
| 2009-04-06 | CHEN | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | EXELLENT! |
| 2009-03-25 | Wayne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much!!! |
| 2009-03-22 | Jan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks! |
| 2009-03-10 | Susan Hochstetter | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | A wonderful service with answers from a knowledgeable person. Roger was just great. Susan Hochstetter |
| 2009-03-02 | Denise | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Hi Roger, I thank you very much for your helpful answer. I will find my contract and check with my building dept. I agree, I probably have little recourse. Thanks again. Denise |
Answers by Expert:
Roger Zona
Expertise
I am experienced in all types of construction: residential, industrial and commercial; single family, multi-family, mid-rise and high rise buildings (16 story) as well as remodeling, additions and tenant improvements. I can field most any question that relates to general construction. I have consulted with infrastructure (utility) contractors also and have a good general knowledge of underground utility construction for subdivisions and commercial projects.
Experience
After college, I began my career in automotive engineering. After 4 years I chose to become an apprentice Architect; 4 yrs later I opened my own architectural firm. Six years later I moved to Florida to buy & develop land and build. I became a State Certified General Contractor and operated my business for 40 years. I built all types of residential and commercial buildings including warehouses, shopping centers, high rise apartment and office buildings and developed sites for other contractors. I retired and became a consultant to the construction industry. I maintain my license and continuing education requirements, operate a small construction company and write a weekly newspaper column for the Palm Beach Post (a Cox publication) with the byline "Ask The Contractor". I am the "technical editor" for a publisher of books that relate to home maintenance.
Publications
Palm Beach Post newspaper
Education/Credentials
BS in Engineering
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