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 ...
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15 silent signs you have a damaged roof

Make your roof last longer (and save yourself a ton of cash) by paying attention to these 15 indicators of common problems ...
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 ...
Several weeks ago, I wrote about the different types of roofs you can use on your home. I should have realized it would create a tsunami of help requests regarding roof leaks at my “Ask Tim” page on ...
GAINESVILLE, Ga., Dec. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Why do roof leaks so often appear far from the actual source of the problem? A HelloNation article featuring Keith Miller of Division Kangaroof ...
Q. We closed on our house in March 2010, and the first thing we did was install a new asphalt shingle roof. Last fall, when I was cleaning my gutters, I noticed exposed wood/sheathing where the cedar ...
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 ...