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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 roof repairs. LONGWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES ...

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...