I’m working on a customer’s low slope/flat roof balcony - 2 layer modified bitumen membrane (base and cap sheet) and I have a need for some roofing granules. Mostly, because I’m a rookie when it comes to flashing inside corners on a curb wall - okay, a rookie when it comes to roofing, period - and tend to resort to a lot of flashing cement (Karnack, etc.), followed by heavy doses of roofing granules. I had a coffee can of them but it’s almost empty. I’ve looked at buying some for this... Man, roofing granules are expensive - only come in MEGA size ..read more

I don’t often get a call for roofing but I’ve been asked to do some small repairs, replace a missing shingle or two, and try to remedy a leaking skylight. I usually leave this up to the pros. Hoping to learn a few things here. Duke ..read more

Is it a lack of leads, worried about that one ungrateful client? What's the biggest problem in your business that carries over to your personal life ..read more

Looks like no true pan of the field tiles at the rake interface. Experiment shows normal water fall does get on the underlayment. Photo is after tile lift to make repair. Amazingly, the 90# (!) granulated underlayment took 29 years to fail far down roof from the photo (not show) in so. CA with years of rainwater pooling against the non-arched battens. What is the formula to layout S tiles left-to-right to assure proper water drain off at both rakes of a gable roof? I've only seen... S tile no pan at rake ..read more

Hello, I'm wondering what's causing this gap to widen. I know it may seem obvious but even obvious answers would be appreciated. It has gradually been widening since I had that blue metal roof installed last July. The adjoining roof on the right was replaced four years ago (different roofers). The roofers who did the metal roof last year have told me water is not leaking through that area and that the siding/wood on the flat roof's edge was in bad condition when they installed the... New Roof Question ..read more

We live in the mountains and currently have a concrete tile roof. We want something lighter that won’t allow a lot of snow to accumulate on our roof and will last 30 years or more. We have quotes for DaVinci composite, Snap-Lock standing seam steel, single-lock mechanical standing seam, and stone-coated steel. Based on my research, we’ve narrowed it down to standing-seam (mechanical lock) steel panels or stone-coated steel tiles. Any recommendations ..read more

I own a house built in 1896. It has a metal roof. I don't know how old it is, but the paint is peeling and it is rusting in places. The roof material does look quite old. It hasn't been painted since I've owned it (8 years). The previous owner bought the house in 1973 and I don't think they replaced the roof. I have to decide whether to paint it or replace it. How old is this roof judging by the photos? Is it worth painting again or should it be replaced? If painted, what recommendations... How old is this roof and what should I do with it ..read more

Let's all give a great welcome to our newest Moderator: BTARoofing! He will be helping us keep the site clean and tidy by removing spam and taking care of reported posts. Keep in mind that he will also be enforcing our Site Rules so keep an eye out for that. With that, I say, "Welcome" to our newest Moderator ..read more

Does anyone know of any computer software that is good for keeping track of customers and jobs? Hopefully something that works well in the roofing industry ..read more

Can you guys recommend the best CRM program. Id like one with mobile features, integrates with quickbooks and does sales, production and customer management? Thank you ..read more