Roof leaks plague countless homeowners each year. Talk to experienced roofers, and they’ll tell you the vast majority of leaks happen at flashings. A roof flashing is a transitional material. It ...

Q. I had a home built this year and decided to have it inspected. The inspector found a problem with the "counter flashings," which he said were improperly installed. The metal flashings are on the ...

Q. The roof on my house is just a big flat area. I've seen similar style houses that have a dormer on the roof. This structure makes the house far more interesting. What does it take to add a dormer ...

The dormer requires the person building it to have a complete understanding of roof flashings. Without this, you'll have leaks in your roof for sure. 2. Real or fake ...

Regarding safeguarding your home in Castro Valley and across the East Bay, most people believe shingles are the primary defense. However, the often overlooked roof flashing is the true hero in ...

1. Refer to the NRCA Roofing Manual and FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets. “A common mistake made when these documents are not followed is that roof-edge fascias end up being inadequately ...