Roof problems

Your roof covers the largest asset you own, so it pays to know the signs of trouble. Fortunately, many of the danger signals are easy to see-you can sometimes even spot them from the ground. (Tip: Binoculars help!) A small leak can go undetected for years, causing huge damage before you notice anything. It's a good idea to inspect your roof regularly. Many contractors offer free inspections. But even if you have to pay, it's better than finding leaks after the damage is done. Here are a few…

Your house can't talk, but it can give you hints of failure, if you pay attention. Learn what your house is trying to tell you with these silent signs.

Expert DIY advice on how to find, troubleshoot, and fix a roof leak, including how to keep the water from getting in during a roof leak emergency. In This

Frost King's Tilt N' Drain Downspout Extender is a great solution to divert destructive water away from your home's foundation. With all of its features, it's the most economical solution; it fits 3 inch and 4 inch downspouts; it's wide channel directs water away from your foundation; it extends and swivels for total water flow control.

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Keep your gutters and downspouts flowing all winter long! Prevent ice dam formation and the costly damage it can cause by installing the ADKS kit. Ice dams are frozen ridges of melting snow that stop the water from flowing off the roof. Ice dams can form on roofs, eaves, dormers, roof valleys, gutters, skylights and downspouts and can cause shingle damage, water leakage into the roof, damage to insulation, moisture leakage into walls and ceilings, and gutter or downspout problems. The ADKS…

MasterRib is Union's most popular metal roofing panel and is an industry leader in strength and durability. This versatile metal roofing panel features classic looks and is used in a wide range of roofing and sidewall applications, including residential, commercial, post-frame and agricultural. MasterRib is designed with extra wide ribs to increase strength and ease handling and installation. Another unique feature of the MasterRib panel is the extra large siphoning channel under the…

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Here's why: to minimize the risk of ice dams, to keep the roof sheathing dry, and to extend the lifespan of the roofing.

This section of Portland & Seattle builder Hammer & Hand's Best Practices Manual details installing kick-out flashing for roofs.