When tracking down a leak, start by looking at the roof uphill from the stains. The first thing to look for is roof ...

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Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Roof leaks are a common repair, but they may be caused by a number of different issues with the roof, from storm damage to just old age.

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 ...

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Your homeowners insurance policy generally covers roof leaks and damage, as long as the cause is not specifically excluded in your policy. However, if a leak occurs due to lack of maintenance, you may ...

We are in the rainy season in Nigeria and soon many homes’ roofs would start leaking. What is even more frightening is the fact that the current economy isn’t friendly for people to comfortably spend ...