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 ...

According to Orlando-based John Keller Roofing, roof flashing is one of the top reasons Florida homes face expensive ...

Have you ever heard a contractor or other DIYer talk about "flashing" and wondered what they mean? Or maybe you've got a rough idea but need clarification on the number of flashing types available.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Expert advice on how to attach a patio roof to a house, with step-by-step instructions and construction diagrams. Where 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 ...