Roof installation problems often remain hidden for years because surface materials can appear intact while key details ...

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 ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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 ...

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 ...

To keep the inside of your home dry while you tackle re-shingling the roof, you need to strip off the old shingles and then re-cover that portion of the roof with a waterproof membrane, traditional ...

Faced with a constant barrage of wind and rain, roof edges are often where low-slope roof systems take the worst beating. Roof edges also are the site of most roof failures, according to a study of ...