Why a porch-roof leak can start at the wall
How step flashing, wall layers and a porch roof’s slope affect leaks where an addition meets the house, and what a useful repair needs to reach.
Read the articlePrairie Grove roofing advice
Practical reading for the roof over your home or building. This growing collection explores how roofing details work, why problems appear and what to consider when planning repairs or replacement.
For project decisions, the roofing resources include evergreen guidance on materials, costs, permits, insurance and warranties. Browse the articles here for a closer look at individual roof questions.
Roofing advice for the home and building
Explore the published articles below. Each takes a roofing question and explains the physical detail or decision behind it.
Can a skylight stay when the roof is replaced?
What changes around an existing skylight during reroofing: new flashing, the condition of the unit, curb and deck mounting, and how to plan the opening.
Read the articleLet’s talk about your roof.
Tell us what you have noticed or what you are planning. A free roof inspection is a practical place to start.