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How to Repair Hairline Cracks in Chimney Mortar
Q: During a recent heavy rain, I noticed a steady drip near my fireplace. The drip indicates a leak somewhere around my chimney. I’m not sure if the water is…
A Smarter Way to Flash
Removable two-part counterflashing allows access to roof flashings without digging in to the wall.
Video: Using a Sheet Brake
A professional roofer demonstrates ways to use a stationary brake to bend flashing.
Using a sheet-metal brake
Slate-roofing contractor John Mahan demonstrates how he uses a portable brake to cut metal for drip-edge flashing.
Low-Risk Reroof
Roofing contractor Stephen Hazlett shares his reliable methods for protecting a house and managing job-site workflow to execute a high-quality roof replacement job.
Copper/aluminum flashing
Soliel Stepflashing
Bigger flashing solves a persistent problem
Kick-Out Diverters direct water right where it belongs: into the gutter
Weatherproofing Dormers
Use peel-and-stick bow-ties to flash a dormer.
Coping with Coil Stock
My helper and I took Jim Goodrum's tip on making a Flashing dispenser one step further. As shown in the drawing, we remove the coil stock from its box and…
Installing Step Flashing to Prevent Roof Leaks
The first rule of roof flashing is that water runs downhill; the second rule is that the first rule isn't without exceptions.

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