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 ...
Flashing is usually hidden under shingles or siding, making it easy to forget until a leak occurs inside your home. Many homeowners assume a roof leak means “bad shingles,” but the truth is, most of ...
Painting of newly installed, old growth cypress shingles on the side of the dome. The Maryland State House dome has been undergoing extensive restoration, including paint and new slate on roof, since ...
Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...
The roof is one of the most important parts of your home’s structure, which means it’s vital to keep on top of maintenance to ensure your property remains warm and dry. But even with effective ...
Donald Insall Associates’ repairs to Grade I-listed Wentworth Woodhouse focus on saving its roof and making the building more energy-efficient. Photography by Damian Griffiths Donald Insall Associates ...