Q-Last year I added a room to the back of our house and ever since have had trouble with roof leaks from where the flat roof on the new extension meets the existing wall of the house. I installed ...

This post was originally published in 2012. This is an updated version of that post. Stone siding might be the most problematic siding that we come across as home inspectors. This stuff is failing ...

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 ...

The bottom of the starter strip (the part the bottom panel hooks on to) should be at least 1 inch below the top of the foundation, but the lower the vinyl siding is installed, the better. It protects ...