The dormer requires the person building it to have a complete understanding of roof flashings. Without this, you'll have leaks in your roof for sure. 2. Real or fake ...

Q. The roof on my house is just a big flat area. I've seen similar style houses that have a dormer on the roof. This structure makes the house far more interesting. What does it take to add a dormer ...

Asphalt, wood shakes, slate and other overlapped roofings are fine until they meet an obstruction. Up against a dormer, a vent pipe, a chimney, they need flashing — a patchwork of metal sheets, and ...

Q. My roof is leaking, and my last attempt to get it repaired was fruitless. It rained again and water still came in. Where do most roof leaks happen? Is it OK to use caulk or black roofing cement to ...

Several weeks ago, I wrote about the different types of roofs you can use on your home. I should have realized it would create a tsunami of help requests regarding roof leaks at my “Ask Tim” page on ...

Question: I use my attic for storage, but it’s dark. I thought about adding a small roof dormer for light and to improve the appearance of my home. How do I design one? Answer: Adding a dormer to your ...

Q. We closed on our house in March 2010, and the first thing we did was install a new asphalt shingle roof. Last fall, when I was cleaning my gutters, I noticed exposed wood/sheathing where the cedar ...