After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Standing seam metal roofing costs $16,400, on average, to install with an estimated low cost of about $14,000 and a high cost of $19,000. Standing seam metal roofing is a popular choice due to its ...

The first layer on top of the plywood or OSB roof deck is underlayment. For this, we chose a self-healing ice-and-water membrane to protect the shallow-pitched roof deck. The tricky part in laying the ...

Your biggest challenge installing a roof yourself will be the physical aspect of the job. It's hard work under the best conditions. It's unbearable work if you have ...

Roof vent flashing is a necessary component of your roof structure. It prevents the accumulation of moisture and rain in and around the vent. Roof vent flashing is fairly easy to install as long as ...

Pry, chisel and scrape off old metal flashings and roofing cement. Before you do anything, get your ladder, roof brackets and safety harness set up so you can work safely and efficiently on the roof.

The typical cost range to install a shingle roof is from $5,000 to $30,000. The exact cost will vary depending on several factors, such as roof size and slope, shingle material and brand, labor costs, ...

This video from Watts shows how to install the RD-700 dual outlet roof drain. The RD-700 does the work of two drains in one. May 24, 2016 This video from Watts shows how to install the RD-700 dual ...