Our Team

Built by Roofers, Not Writers

You can’t learn roofing from a textbook. You learn it on a steep pitch in the middle of July. You learn it by tearing off three layers of saturated felt to find rotted decking underneath. That’s the exact experience driving Modern Roofing Guide.

We built this site to cut through the noise of sales pitches. The roofing industry is full of fast-talking salespeople pushing products you don’t need. We give you the exact questions to ask contractors. We reveal the real lifespan of architectural shingles. We show you the warning signs of a failing system before water ruins your drywall. No fluff. No generic advice. Just field-tested reality.

Your roof is a complex system of ventilation, insulation, and weatherproofing. When one part fails, the whole system suffers. We break down these mechanics so you can make informed, future-proof decisions without getting taken advantage of by a slick contractor.

Gilbert Nicdao, Lead Editor & Roofing Specialist

Gilbert knows the friction of a poorly managed roofing project. He spent years on the operational side of the roofing industry with Modern Roofing Group. He’s seen every trick, every shortcut, and every excuse contractors use when a job goes sideways.

He focuses entirely on system longevity. Gilbert breaks down the difference between a cheap patch job and a proper installation. He writes our contractor vetting guides because he knows exactly what a legitimate estimate looks like. He checks the math. He verifies the material specs. He publishes the truth.

Gilbert hates lazy workmanship. He’s spent countless hours fixing leaks caused by reused flashing and improper nail placement. He brings that exact critical eye to every article published on this site. If a product or method doesn’t hold up to his standards, we don’t recommend it.

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The Rest of the Crew

We rely on a small team of dedicated professionals to keep our information accurate and grounded in reality.

Mateo Vargas, Senior Field Inspector

Mateo spends his days on ladders. He specializes in storm damage assessment and the granular details of flashing failures. If an article on this site tells you how to spot hail damage versus normal blister wear, Mateo wrote it. He carries a moisture meter and a core sampling tool everywhere he goes. Mateo has zero patience for contractors who try to pass off mechanical damage as an act of nature. He shows you exactly what the insurance adjusters are looking for.

Sarah Jenkins, Materials & Warranty Analyst

Roofing warranties are packed with loopholes. Sarah reads the fine print so you don’t have to. She tracks the actual performance of modified bitumen, TPO, and synthetic underlayments across different climates. She separates the manufacturer claims from the real-world results. Sarah will tell you exactly why a “lifetime” warranty usually only covers materials for the first ten years. She exposes the prorated traps that catch homeowners completely off guard.

Our Editorial Standards

We don’t publish guesses. We don’t accept sponsored posts from shingle manufacturers. Every piece of advice on Modern Roofing Guide goes through a strict vetting process.

We check the codes. We verify the installation specs. We confirm the pricing ranges.

If we recommend a specific type of ridge vent, it’s because we’ve seen it perform under heavy snow loads. If we tell you to avoid a certain contractor practice, it’s because we’ve fixed the leaks caused by it. Our content must pass the scrutiny of actual tradespeople. If a working roofer would laugh at it, we trash it.

Truth matters more than clicks.

We update our guides constantly. Building codes change. Material quality shifts. When a major manufacturer changes their shingle composition, we test the new product and update our reviews. We keep our content anchored to the current reality of the trade, not outdated manuals from a decade ago.

Got a Question? Reach Out

Your roof is the only thing standing between your living room and the elements. The weight of that decision is real. If you’re staring at a confusing contractor bid, or if you just can’t figure out if you actually need a full tear-off, let us know.

We read every message. We answer the specific ones.

We usually reply within 48 hours.

Send your photos, your estimates, or your questions to our team. Tell us your square footage, your roof pitch, and your local climate. We’ll give you a straight answer. We don’t sell your data to lead generation companies. We just help you fix your roof.