Q. My builder is talking about installing metal flashing as he's putting up my vinyl siding. What in the world is this material and why is it necessary? Some other people I've talked with have no idea ...

My builder is talking about installing metal flashing as he’s putting up my vinyl siding. What in the world is this material, and why is it necessary? I don’t want to waste money. Would you use it ...

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 ...

Cape Coral-based Architectural Metal Flashings is seizing the vast, long-term opportunity of this nearby development, which plans to ultimately have 19,500 homes and 6 million square feet of ...

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 ...

Cutting metal flashing or sheet metal with tin snips need not be a bloody job, nor leave ragged, warped metal edges. A pair of leather gloves prevents bloodshed, and a few tips about the different ...

Q. I had a home built this year and decided to have it inspected. The inspector found a problem with the "counter flashings," which he said were improperly installed. The metal flashings are on the ...