Ray Huffington

Ray is an experienced roofer. He has worked as a general contractor in the roofing industry for over 15 years now. He has installed and repaired all kinds of roofs, from small houses to large mansion, and from basic shingles to cement and metal roofs and even solar roof panels. He has seen homeowners struggle with roofing questions and always has experience based proven advice to help those in need. If you need roof pros, Ray's your guide.

Joined: October 13, 2025
Articles: 216

Asphalt Shingle Roofing

How Do You Pick the Right Roof Shingles for Your Home?

Seagull perched on a roof at sunset, illustrating the process of choosing roofing shingles and materials.

Compare shingles types, costs, durability, climate fit, weight, warranties, energy efficiency, maintenance, life span, color, contractors

Ray Huffington
June 14, 2026

Roofing Underlayment & Decking

How Do You Properly Install and Secure Roofing Felt Underlayment to a Residential Roof Deck?

Mossy roof shingles on a residential roof, highlighting the need to prepare a clean, dry deck before applying roofing felt underlayment.

Install and secure roofing felt underlayment on a residential deck, deck prep, felt types, lap seams, fasteners, edge nails, weather timing, tools

Ray Huffington
June 13, 2026

Roof Cleaning & Moss Removal

How Do You Safely Clean Roof Stains Without Damaging the Shingles?

Historic building with a red-tiled roof, stone walls, and a wooden gazebo in a manicured courtyard.

Safe cleaners, stain types, patch test, soft brush, low-pressure rinse, without damaging roof shingles, safety gear, eco options, when to hire a pro.

Ray Huffington
June 12, 2026

Attic Ventilation & Airflow

How Do You Install Plumbing and Ventilation Through a Roof Without Leaks?

Black-and-white photograph of multiple vertical plumbing vent pipes rising through a corrugated metal roof.

How to install plumbing and ventilation through your roof: step-by-step, roof types, care, maintenance, vent flashing, waterproofing, safety, tools.

Ray Huffington
June 11, 2026

Roof Flashing & Drip Edges

How Do You Properly Install and Repair a Roof Drip Edge?

Close-up of a gloved hand installing a metal drip edge along a shingled roof with a gutter nearby.

Step-by-step drip edge install, repair tips, tools, materials, flashing, sealant, water diversion, drainage, inspection, maintenance, safety.

Ray Huffington
June 10, 2026

New Roof Installation Basics

How Do You Design and Build a Strong, Modern A-Frame Roof?

Green metal A-frame roof with white trim against a dark forest backdrop

A-Frame roof design considerations, modern construction methods, materials, structural integrity, insulation, ventilation, maintenance, costs.

Ray Huffington
June 9, 2026

Roofing Underlayment & Decking

How Do You Install OSB Roof Sheathing Correctly? A Pro’s Guide to Best Practices

Snow-covered roof with curved clay tiles

OSB roof sheathing installation best practices: orientation, nail pattern, spacing, edge joints, underlayment, moisture control, flashing, safety tips.