Roof Waterproofing & Winterizing

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How to Protect Your Roof in Winter

Protect your wallet by winterizing your roof.

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Safely Remove Snow From Your Roof

Say so long to snowy roofs with these handy hacks.

scooping leaves out of a gutter
Different Types of Gutter Guards Explained

Gutter guards prevent the accumulation of blockage.

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How to Attach a Leaf Guard to a Downspout

Collect troublesome leaves before they become a problem.

A set of snowy stairs outside a building at night.
Unusual Things That Melt Snow

When you don't want to shovel, try these alternatives.

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How to Install a Chimney Roof Flashing

Chimney flashing prevents water from seeping under the roof.

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What are Typical Costs for Snow Guards?

Snow guards offer quality protection if properly installed.

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How to Make a Roof Snow Rake

Make your own roof snow rake with these quick and easy instructions.

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How to Repaint Aluminum Gutters

At some point, you may need to repaint your aluminum gutters.

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Roof Flashing Installation Tips for Asphalt Shingle Roofs

Installing your own roof, as well as completing your own roof flashing installation, is one of the easiest ways to save money when it comes to home repairs. Professionals will line up to do the task, but the reality is that installing your own roof can be accomplished by anyone with a little knowledge

skylight with metal flashing
How to Cut Metal Flashing

Metal flashing has a number of different functions.

icy rooftops
How to Install Roof Heating Cables

Heating cables help prevent damage from ice damming.

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Tips for Installing Chimney Flashing on a Metal Roof

Installing chimney flashing on a metal roof is laborious.

leaves in a gutter
Installing Gutter Guards

Installing gutter guards can prevent problems.

A gutter downspout.
Why Bury a Downspout?

It's aesthetically cleaner and can improve home safety to bury your downspouts.

4 Alternatives to Downspouts

If you have lost patience with your battered, bent gutter downspout popping loose from the gutters during a rainstorm.

How to Paint Vinyl Gutters

Vinyl gutters tend to become extremely dirty and lose their coloring over a period of time.

Install Metal Flashing On a Roof Valley

Installing metal flashing for your roof project is a challenging but essential step to take to ensure the new roof is as weatherproof and strong as possible

A roof terrace with concrete tiling.
How to Waterproof a Concrete Roof

Concrete rooftops are common on commercial buildings.

aluminum gutter on roof
How to Cut an Aluminum Gutter

Correctly cutting an aluminum gutter is one of the most important steps before installing it. Check out these easy steps to do it right.

How to Attach Roof Flashing to Masonry Walls

When you are building something that has masonry walls and wants to put a roof in it, then you will need to install the flashing over the brick.

How to Bend Metal Flashing

The type of metal flashing you are using, will determine the exact process for bending the metal.

Installing Porch Roof Flashing To Prevent Leaking

If you have problems with your porch roof leaking, it is often due to poorly installed flashing or a lack of flashing altogether. This expert guide will show you how to do it yourself.