The first rule of roof flashing is that water runs downhill; the second rule is that the first rule isn't without exceptions.

Use a better plumbing vent pipe boot flashing to last the lifetime of a new roof.

Roofing contractor Dyami Plotke explains the best way to install rake and eave flashing.

Divert water away from the siding at the bottom of the roof with this critical flashing detail.

Repair a boot flashing without doing a full replacement.

Repair a boot flashing with Perma-Boot.

A proactive approach to flashing one of a roof's most vulnerable intersections.

This leak-free approach begins with an impenetrable corner detail.

Here's a quick look at the pros and cons of lead vs. copper.

Here's a quick and trouble free way to repair a vent pipe roof flashing when the rubber seal part has failed from UV damage. Sure beats tearing out the whole…

Use flashing tape and additional underlayment to backstop your flashing boot.

If ordinary boot flashings are not durable, shouldn't we use better designed and manufactured ones?

Installing the flashing along with the bricks makes for a more secure and much better-looking job.

Back up roof vent boots with flashing, counterflashing, and proper shingling to prevent leaks.

Roofing contractor Dyami Plotke demonstrates how to make complex cuts and bends to create durable, beautiful flashings for making watertight connections between roofs and chimneys.

Installation details can make the difference between a trouble-free roof and an expensive callback.

Roofing contractor Dyami Plotke demonstrates how to prepare a chimney for flashing and how to bend, install, and seal metal flashing for a durable, weatherproof, and beautiful job.

Successful valley flashing is one of the fine points of making a wood-shingle roof weathertight. I favor the old-fashioned method of nailing shingles into 1x3 horizontal stripping; fixing shingles to…

Anticipate the flow of water to keep it outside your house, where it belongs.

Building paper and adhesive-backed bituminous tape are vital ingredients in protecting a building from water damage.

A professional roofer demonstrates ways to use a stationary brake to bend flashing.

Removable two-part counterflashing allows access to roof flashings without digging in to the wall.