Q. We have a ranch style home with a large, second floor attic. Recently, we were getting Christmas decorations down and noticed that there was water leaking into the attic from around the chimney. It ...

DALLAS (CBS11) - It's a problem you may have never thought about until now: A leaking chimney. And roofing companies say many of you are calling them to fix the problem. Chris Crutcher, owner of ...

Roof leaks plague countless homeowners each year. Talk to experienced roofers, and they’ll tell you the vast majority of leaks happen at flashings. A roof flashing is a transitional material. It ...

Q:I think rain is coming through the cement blocks of my fireplace, and my carpet gets wet. How do I fix this? Answer: This moisture getting into your home could be getting in where the chimney and ...

Q: Lightning hit my chimney on Nov. 11, so I called for bids on repair, and chose one to do the work. The contractor repointed antique bricks, rebuilt the concrete crown (cap), put in flue liners from ...

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 ...

(MENAFN- GetNews) Homeowners across North Texas continue to face water intrusion issues tied to aging roofs and chimney systems, leading to growing attention on proper flashing repair and replacement ...

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.

QUESTION: The fireplace chimney in my 1956 Cape-style house has a cricket where it goes through the roof. It has been leaking, and no one can find the leak, let alone fix it. A roofer has applied ...

Taking action early is always the best option. Roof leak repair costs don't always need to send you broke. In fact, the majority of standard repairs come in between £220 and £550. Knowing what type of ...