Flashing is a good way of preventing water from entering a dwelling at the point where the roof meets the walls. To begin the installation, fold a five-by-seven piece of aluminum flashing lengthwise.

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Q. My tile roof is leaking in an unusual way. No moisture is getting into the house, but I've seen water running from beneath the tiles at the edges of the roof. When I bought the house, my home ...

First, remove the skylight’s counterflashing. On some units, you have to remove the whole glass frame. On other models, you simply unscrew a metal channel from the curb. Next, pry off the old shingles ...