The roof on your new home is quite possibly the first place a water leak will develop. All too often these leaks can be traced to failures in the flashings used with the roofing materials. To make ...

Q–My house was recently re-roofed. However, leaks are still present at a chimney and where a lower roof meets a second-story wall. I was able to get up on the roof and look around. The metalwork ...

Plumbing vent flashings are notorious spots for roof leaks. If you have a leak in the general area of a plumbing vent, check the condition of the vent flashing. Look for rust holes or gaps around ...

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

My builder is talking about installing metal flashing as he’s putting up my vinyl siding. What in the world is this material, and why is it necessary? I don’t want to waste money. Would you use it ...