Asphalt, wood shakes, slate and other overlapped roofings are fine until they meet an obstruction. Up against a dormer, a vent pipe, a chimney, they need flashing — a patchwork of metal sheets, and ...
Most homes have several vent pipes protruding from various spots along the roofline. Some of these are bathroom or sewer vents, while others are for hot water heaters, furnaces or other home ...
Q: Tim, I really need your help. My roof is leaking, and my last attempt to get it repaired was fruitless. It rained again and water still came in. Where do most roof leaks happen? Is it OK to use ...
Q. My roof is leaking, and my last attempt to get it repaired was fruitless. It rained again and water still came in. Where do most roof leaks happen? Is it OK to use caulk or black roofing cement to ...
Have you ever noticed small water stains near the edge of your ceiling in certain areas and wondered how that can be; you just had your roof replaced a few years ago and the contractor said it was a ...
Many assume that a leaky roof means replacement is imminent. Often that’s the case, but leaks could be caused by a flashing problem. Flashings keep water out where the roofing itself can’t. Flashings ...
In this week’s column, I’m going to explain where almost all roof leaks happen, and how simple it is to prevent or fix them. Most professional roofers will agree that a roof’s flashing is at the ...
Q: Tim, I really need your help. My roof is leaking, and my last attempt to get it repaired was fruitless. It rained again and water still came in. Where do most roof leaks happen? Is it OK to use ...
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