Pry, chisel and scrape off old metal flashings and roofing cement. Before you do anything, get your ladder, roof brackets and safety harness set up so you can work safely and efficiently on the roof.
In this episode of the Hunting Cabin build series, we demonstrate how to install metal roof valleys and hip flashing, providing practical tips and techniques for precise and durable results. This ...
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 ...
Check out the top benefits of edge flashing for your home. Learn how this essential component protects against water, wind, ...
The roof on your new home is quite possibly the first place a water leak will develop. All too often these leaks can be traced to failures in the flashings used with the roofing materials. To make ...
Metal roof installation techniques vary greatly depending on the fastening system selected. For single skin roofing, there are three different fastening systems to consider: concealed, exposed and ...
Q. I have a simple sloped roof over a side porch on my new home. Each time it rains, water leaks down the wall of the porch. The vinyl siding above the roof simply touches the shingles, and there is ...
Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...