Q. I am going to have new composition roofing put on my house. My question is this: There is metal flashing around the perimeter of the roof under the shingles that bends over the edge of the roof ...

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 house has a 2-foot overhang with exposed rafters. It is a rather unusual design and is quite attractive. When I had a new roof installed a month ago, the nails holding the shingles penetrated ...

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 ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...