Expert advice on how to attach a patio roof to a house, with step-by-step instructions and construction diagrams. In This Article: Where to Attach a Patio Roof Ledger Mounting the Patio Roof Ledger ...

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 ...

My builder is talking about installing metal flashing as he’s putting up my vinyl siding. What in the world is this material, and why is it necessary? Some other people I’ve talked with have ...

Flashings of all types play a big role in preventing water from getting into your home through the roof and walls. Because they are metal and-or rubber (and generally not regularly maintained ...

The flashing is pre-formed at lengths of 10 feet 6 inches and is offered in both steel and aluminum, featuring coordinating WeatherXL finishes and colors. Flat metal sheets are also an option for ...

Roof flashings can be made from thin metal, rubber, and a few other materials. Some flashings are built into products like a bathroom vent roof cap or the standard plumbing vent pipe flashing.

Roof flashings can be made from thin metal, rubber, and a few other materials. Some flashings are built into products like a bathroom vent roof cap or the standard plumbing vent pipe flashing.

Step chimney flashing is built from pre-milled 90-degree metal step flashing units along the sidewalls of the chimney. The size of each unit corresponds to the size of a shingle.

This week's topic is on roof repairs and maintenance. Home Fix: Dwight Barnett answers home-improvement questions. This week's topic is on roof repairs and maintenance. Skip to content.