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 ...

Q: I was looking at my roof and I noticed a dark streak where two roofs meet and form a valley. I had a contractor friend check the shingles and he said I had a couple of years left before the roof ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q:I think rain is coming through the cement blocks of my fireplace, and my carpet gets wet. How do I fix this? Answer: This moisture getting into your home could be getting in where the chimney and ...

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 ...