I've read many of the posts here and from a roofing contractor's standpoint, there are some things I must advise to homeowners and/or members who ask questions directed towards roofing professionals to who visit this site.
1. Check local building codes prior to asking questions. Keep in mind that building codes vary from province to province, state to state, and region to region. Even different municipalities within the same regional district will have different building codes. When I build a roof in Winnipeg, it is much different from a roof I build in Vancouver, etc. While manufacturers have their specifics on how to properly install their products, the bottom line is that products must be installed to local code as a bare minimum. Keep this in mind when professionals answer your questions on this forum.
2. Take pictures and post them with your question. It's difficult to describe what you're talking about without pictures, and also remember that different roofing contractors use different terminology when describing the same thing. What one roofing contractor can call a "wash" can be also described as a "water channel" by another. Help us help you!
3. Most roofing repairs and procedures are best left to professionals to begin with. While we can describe a procedure to help you save money by doing it yourself, it's generally best left to someone who does this for a living. There is a reason why most local hardware stores don't offer roofing classes. Many renovation and hardware stores will provide free classes on basic electrical, plumbing, tile setting, flooring etc. but rarely, if ever on roofing. Roofing is a trade that takes years of experience and constant training to be at a top tier of the trade.
So please keep this recommendations in consideration when asking us your questions and we'll be happy to help!
1. Check local building codes prior to asking questions. Keep in mind that building codes vary from province to province, state to state, and region to region. Even different municipalities within the same regional district will have different building codes. When I build a roof in Winnipeg, it is much different from a roof I build in Vancouver, etc. While manufacturers have their specifics on how to properly install their products, the bottom line is that products must be installed to local code as a bare minimum. Keep this in mind when professionals answer your questions on this forum.
2. Take pictures and post them with your question. It's difficult to describe what you're talking about without pictures, and also remember that different roofing contractors use different terminology when describing the same thing. What one roofing contractor can call a "wash" can be also described as a "water channel" by another. Help us help you!
3. Most roofing repairs and procedures are best left to professionals to begin with. While we can describe a procedure to help you save money by doing it yourself, it's generally best left to someone who does this for a living. There is a reason why most local hardware stores don't offer roofing classes. Many renovation and hardware stores will provide free classes on basic electrical, plumbing, tile setting, flooring etc. but rarely, if ever on roofing. Roofing is a trade that takes years of experience and constant training to be at a top tier of the trade.
So please keep this recommendations in consideration when asking us your questions and we'll be happy to help!