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.

Q. 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 no idea ...

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 ...

, Scripps Howard News Service Dear Dwight: We recently had a new roof, windows and siding installed on our two-story home. All of the old shingles were removed and replaced with a 25-year-warranty ...

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

Q: I am building a home. The contractor just installed my windows and has started to install the vinyl siding. It seems as if any water or air that might get behind the siding will flow inside my home ...

Q. I need to install a deck ledger board against a house with wood lap siding. Soon I'll be doing the same on a brick home. What is the proper way to install flashing so I don't get any leaks where ...