Recently, I reviewed a proposed repair procedure for a wind and water damaged roof system. The subject roof system consisted of two roof covering layers: an original wood shingle layer and a secondary asphalt roof layer placed on top of […]

Covered patio or second floor deck leaking? Here are 23 simple moisture-proofing strategies to help prevent damaging water intrusion into your deck system. Cantilevered structural deck systems safely separate exterior habitable areas from the surrounding ground surface environment. When covered, […]

Windows are a common point of water infiltration into a building. Preventing moisture intrusion into building interior spaces near window openings requires proper flashing and careful installation. This is especially true if the windows are installed in masonry veneer cavity […]