Ask a homeowner what part of the roof leaks and the answer is almost always the shingles. Ask a roofer and the answer changes ...

Chimney-related fires cause over 25,000 house fires annually in the U.S., most from problems homeowners never knew existed. Even occasional fireplace use produces creosote, a highly flammable residue ...

Why flashing, not shingles, is usually the real problem When you see water stains, your first instinct is to blame shingles, tiles, or metal panels. In practice, most leaks start where the roof ...

Q: I used my masonry fireplace as often as possible during winter to cut my utility bills. A: Tens of thousands of chimney fires occur every year due to creosote buildup and other problems with ...

The seasonal advisory encourages homeowners to look up before winter and check for roofing and chimney warning signs ...