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 I created this site because so many people were looking for roofing projects  for me to do by my online handle, tinner666, instead of Albert's Roofing. And they weren't finding me either! I had tried to register Tinner, Tinsmith, Coppersmith, and others back around 1994. Where ever it was, it listed suggestions, and one was 'tinner666', so I took it. Easy for a dumb roofer to remember. ( I didn't realize the possible connotation associated with the 666! I assure you, tinner666 has NO associations with the devil!

My 'Love' is working on slate and metal roofs and in particular, the nitty-gritty detail work involved. I am a 'tinner'. The name is reserved for 'Ole Style' tin roofers. Hence, the handle, 'Tinner666'.  A lot of  roof pictures will be posted here, or linked to.

I'm a Slate Roof Contractor located in Central Virginia and I specialize in roof repairs, as opposed to complete installs. Finding the cause of slate roof leaks and fixing them is what I've been doing for 30+ years. I have another site for LOCAL DIY'ers to hire me by the hour to assist them: Rent-A-Roofer

I also repair Vinyl Siding. Most 'Siders' have no clue how to flash openings in Vinyl Siding. Look at the photos in the link about Vinyl Siding Window Details. Any leak and many sources of any moisture in a home can create mold and mildew issues which can become very hazardous to the health of you and your loved ones, in addition to the obvious damage to the house itself.

Water Damage and Black Mold

The two go hand in hand. By the time a little brown spot shows up on your ceiling or wall, a lot of hidden damage has already been done. If it's a 'spot' only that gradually gets larger, it's  a sign of worst things to come as a rule. The slow leaks dampen the roof deck over and over. An area will rot out and allow the water to penetrate farther. Insulation may get soaked through before the spot shows.

Mold Resources  US EPA

The deck and insulation will often show signs of black mold, or sometimes, a white mold when the roof is opened for repair. The wood and insulation need to be replaced if they can't be thoroughly cleaned.

Large and small sudden leaks can often be repaired before other damage occurs.

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DIY forums can be a source of good information, but it's BEST to stick with ones that allow the 'experts' to post a link to their own site in their signature. This will give some credibility to the answers you may be seeking. 

Posters at the Do It Yourself communities of  DIY Home Improvement Forum ,  Home Construction Forums  and DoItYourself Community Forums are somewhat familiar with my handle tinner666. I post there on occasion in answer to posts seeking answers for common problems we all face in life. Numerous other contractors offer advice there too. And I'd like to let you know that I will also answer DIY questions, as well as questions from any other person that has construction related topics. Though I will be providing links to other contractors, DO NOT GO TO THEIR SITE LOOKING FOR ADVICE, unless otherwise stated.

Mark Schram of Texas also joins us. He posts on at least one DIY forum.

We're all friends, but I can assure you we DON'T always agree on how to tackle the same issue. And geographic concerns can often play a legitimate factor in that too.

John McIntyre of New York also offers advice there. A link to his commercial and residential site is on the left.

Ed Fako joins the list of contractors willing to give some advice on DIY sites. If you're in Chicago Illinois and need a Roof Contractor, call Ed. Office #:  (847) 426-9730

I have added Fox Roofing. Steve in Youngstown, Ohio is an inspector/consultant and will answer your questions if he's on site. He doesn't post on the DIY forums, but he really knows what he's talking about. Need an Inspection?

Has your chimney leak been fixed? Want to dress up the den now? I added a couple of links to some fireplace decorating sites.

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