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 ...

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.

Roof leaks plague countless homeowners each year. Talk to experienced roofers, and they’ll tell you the vast majority of leaks happen at flashings. A roof flashing is a transitional material. It ...

When water shows up on your ceiling with no obvious hole in the roof, you are usually not dealing with a freak event. You are almost always looking at a failure in the thin strips of metal or membrane ...

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 ...

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 ...

GAINESVILLE, Ga., Dec. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Why do roof leaks so often appear far from the actual source of the problem? A HelloNation article featuring Keith Miller of Division Kangaroof ...

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 ...