No matter where you place the chimney on a home with a hip roof, the roof will drain toward the chimney and no amount of flashing material will hold back the torrents of rain and snowmelt.

No matter where you place the chimney on a home with a hip roof, the roof will drain toward the chimney and no amount of flashing material will hold back the torrents of rain and snowmelt.

Q: Tim, I really need your help. My roof is leaking, and my last attempt to get it repaired was fruitless. It rained again and water still came in. Where do most roof leaks happen? Is it okay to ...

In this episode of the Hunting Cabin build series, I walk through how we install metal roof valleys and hip flashing, sharing practical tips and techniques along the way. This video is packed with ...

Roof leaks plague countless homeowners each year. Talk to experienced roofers, and they’ll tell you the vast majority of leaks happen at flashings.

No matter where you place the chimney on a home with a hip roof, the roof will drain toward the chimney and no amount of flashing material will hold back the torrents of rain and snowmelt.

The size of the cricket is dependent on the pitch of the hip roof and the width of the chimney. A professional carpenter can build the cricket and install the roof covering, the flashing and ...