Q. 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? Some other people I've talked with have no idea ...

Q: 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, so can you tell ...

Q. My tile roof is leaking in an unusual way. No moisture is getting into the house, but I've seen water running from beneath the tiles at the edges of the roof. When I bought the house, my home ...

Question: I’m in the process of installing a metal roof over an outside deck. My rafters are in place, and now I’m getting ready to purchase and install my flashing and sheathing. I was planning on ...

Q: I need to install a deck ledger board against a house with wood lap siding. Soon I’ll be doing the same on a brick home. What is the proper way to install flashing so I don’t get any leaks where ...

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 ...

This video demonstrates how to install a plumbing pipe boot flashing on a ribbed metal roof. We use Butyl Tape as the primary sealant and Sashco Lexel for added protection. A simple and effective ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Q: I need a new roof and am in the process of getting estimates. Currently there are three layers of shingles, which I am told is the limit. I can't decide whether to tear off the entire roof, adding ...