About Us

We’re a tight-knit crew of HAAG‑certified roof inspectors, licensed contractors, building-science nerds, and straight-talking writers. Together, we bring more than 40 years of hands-on experience across shingles, metal, tile, slate, and low-slope systems like TPO, PVC, EPDM, and modified bitumen. Our backgrounds include storm damage assessment, manufacturer warranty administration, commercial estimating, and residential reroofing. We know how roofs fail. More importantly, we know how to keep them from failing.

What sets Roof Mason apart is proof. We verify methods on real roofs before we publish them. We climb, probe, core, thermal-scan, and water-test. Then we translate the technical into step-by-step actions you can safely perform—or confidently hand off to a pro. Clear. Actionable. No fluff.

• Evidence-based roof care aligned with NRCA manuals, ICC codes, and ASTM standards
• Plain-English maintenance and repair guidance that respects your time and budget
• Content updated as products, codes, and best practices evolve
• Direct access to our team’s expertise—ask questions, get clarity, stay protected

We value accuracy over anecdotes, safety over shortcuts, and integrity over hype. Every article is written to help you take realistic, meaningful steps that protect your roof and your people. Our editorial process includes multi-point reviews, proof-of-source documentation, and safety checks for any on-roof task.

Transparency is non‑negotiable. If we receive products to test or earn a commission through a link, we disclose it—and we never let partnerships influence our recommendations. If a popular trend doesn’t pass the sniff test or the standard, we say so.

• Practicality: Guidance that works on real roofs with real constraints—and tells you when to call a pro
• Transparency: No gimmicks. Full disclosure of affiliations and testing methods
• Community: We learn together—your questions and field photos help shape future guides
• Expertise: Content created and reviewed by qualified roofing professionals with verifiable credentials
• Authority: We reference NRCA, IIBEC resources, manufacturer technical bulletins, and relevant code sections
• Trustworthiness: We correct errors quickly and time-stamp updates as standards evolve

Roof Mason combines field experience with standards-based rigor. Our lead editor has inspected hundreds of residential and commercial roofs across multiple climates, from coastal wind zones to heavy-snow regions, and has overseen leak investigations, core sampling, and warranty claims. That experience informs every recommendation we publish.

Our review bench includes HAAG‑certified inspectors, licensed roofing contractors, and building-envelope specialists. We cross-check guidance against NRCA best practices, manufacturer specifications, and applicable codes to ensure it’s current and defensible.

We monitor industry bulletins, product advisories, and code updates, then translate what matters into homeowner- and manager-friendly actions. When we cite studies or expert opinions, we explain limitations and real-world application—because context prevents costly mistakes.

Quality is a practice, not a claim. Our team completes ongoing education, attends vendor trainings, and participates in professional communities to keep our knowledge sharp and our guidance relevant.

• Guides aligned with NRCA details, ICC codes, and manufacturer instructions
• Safety-first checklists including fall protection, access control, and weather readiness
• System-specific maintenance strategies for shingles, metal, tile/slate, and low-slope membranes
• Continuous education requirements for contributors to maintain credentials and competency