Have you ever heard a contractor or other DIYer talk about "flashing" and wondered what they mean? Or maybe you've got a rough idea but need clarification on the number of flashing types available.

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 ...

(MENAFN- GetNews) Homeowners across North Texas continue to face water intrusion issues tied to aging roofs and chimney systems, leading to growing attention on proper flashing repair and replacement ...

Q: The cap over our fireplace chimney was nailed in several places on top. The nails rusted and caused a leak. The roofer installed a new one exactly like the old one, (about 4 feet square), but the ...

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 ...

(MENAFN- GetNews) Local homeowners in Dallas can now better understand the importance of proper chimney flashing, common warning signs of failure, and how professional repair helps prevent costly ...

Q. I had a home built this year and decided to have it inspected. The inspector found a problem with the “counter flashings,” which he said were improperly installed. The metal flashings are on the ...