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Q. I purchased a house with a detached garage. I want to heat the garage but the roof does not have any ice or water shield on it. What can I do without tearing up the roof? |
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-Ryan,
Mesick,
MI
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A. Hi Ryan,
This is a great question -- the weight of melted snow can cause extensive damage, even crushing the roof. Once you heat the detached garage, heat can escape through the roof, melting the snow or ice. The trick is to prevent heat from escaping through the roof. Make sure that you have at least six inches of insulation to retain as much heat as possible. As important as the right amount of insulation is proper venting: this allows air circulation between the insulation and the roof, keeping the roof surface temperature close to the outside temperature, and thereby avoiding ice and snow melt and the damages that could cause.
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Q. Do you work with or recommend a roofing contractor who installs cement tile? |
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-maria,
pembroke pines,
fl
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A. Hi Maria,
Yes, we have thousands of contractors all over the country! May I suggest you enter the details of your project on the "Get Matched" section of our home page? It's fast, free and easy to get matched with contractors in your area who would be happy to talk with you about this project.
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Q. My home has an uninsulated roof with a cathedral ceiling. Is foam spray on top of asphalt shingles a viable option for me? Marlene Conklin |
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-Marlene Conklin,
Kelseyville,
CA
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A. Hi Marlene,
Absolutely yes! You'll be creating an air-tight -- or "unvented" -- insulation, which works very well with a cathedral ceiling.
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Q. My roof is sagging, how do I fix it? |
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-Sheila Farster,
Fairfax,
VA
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A. The rafter might be cracked or the plywood might be too thin. You need to find out what the cause of the problem is by bringing out a roofing expert to conduct an on-site assessment.
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