Have you ever heard a contractor or other DIYer talk about "flashing" and wondered what they mean? Or maybe you've got a rough idea but need clarification on the number of flashing types available.

The roof on your new home is quite possibly the first place a water leak will develop. All too often these leaks can be traced to failures in the flashings used with the roofing materials. To make ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...