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 ...

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 ...

Severe storms can take a serious toll on residential roofing systems, often leaving behind damage that isn’t immediately visible. High winds, heavy rain, and flying debris can weaken roofing materials ...

The dormer requires the person building it to have a complete understanding of roof flashings. Without this, you'll have leaks in your roof for sure. 2. Real or fake ...

Flashing is the thin metal installed around the most vulnerable parts of a roof. These are the places where water tries to get in, such as chimneys, skylights, roof valleys, vents and pipes, wall ...

According to Orlando-based John Keller Roofing, roof flashing is one of the top reasons Florida homes face expensive roof repairs. LONGWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES ...

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 ...