Roofing

Drive a nail in the valley and patch it

Drip edge metal, valley flashing, dormer, chimney, and kickout flashing are types of roof flashing that shed water away from the connections between roofs, walls, chimneys, and other building assemblies

Flashing is the key to a skylight that won't leak water into the roof

Watertight membranes and flashings that lock into roof panels mean a durable roof in extreme weather conditions

A great-looking method for nestling a tube skylight into a tile roof, without shiny exposed metal flashing

Protect that expensive roof during installation

A few minutes up front can save tons of time when you're in the air—and it can eliminate broken ribs, a broken back, or death

A drip edge overlapping strategy that won't catch the eye

Vapor barriers cause a lot more harm than good in many parts of North America. Understanding vapor barriers begins with knowing what it means to be one