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Learn how to install metal flashing for window trimming in this free video on remodeling your house. Home improvement is easy with these step-by-step instructions! more »
Learn how to bend metal flashing for trimming your home exterior in this free video on replacing your windows. Home improvement is easy with these step-by-step instructions! more »
If you want to save yourself a lot of hassle and money that occurs when you have to paint windows, it's time to install metal flashing for window trimming. Metal flashing is easy to install once the metal is bent and ready for the frame. It is a matter of good measurements and straight cuts. more »
If you're tired of painting the window frames year after year and replacing rotted sills, then you need to consider metal flashing for the window trim. You can do the entire job in a jiffy if you have a bender, aluminum coil stock, a straight edge and a good cutting knife. When you bend metal flashing for window trim, the most important part of the procedure is the correct measurements. more »
Learn how to repair and replace damaged and rotting siding on a house in this free video. Get home repair and maintenance tips. more »
Metal roof flashing is the finishing touch to a roof project. If you have laid the tar and the shingling and you think you are done, think again. Good metal flashing is integral to preventing leaks and corrosion at places where the roof meets other parts of your house, such as raised skylights or a chimney. Getting metal flashing right takes patience. more »
When a water trickle from your ceiling fills all your kitchen pans and you've added the dog's bowl to help catch the water, it's time to think about replacing that leaky metal flashing around your chimney. What might first appear to be a daunting project can be accomplished in a few hours time once you know the process. more »
After the house wrap has been installed up to the window opening, press a line of metal flashing tape around the window opening to aid in drainage and guard against seeping water damage. Snap a level chalk line across the side of the house to make sure you have a level installation of the siding, which is particularly telling around the window openings. more »
Yard signs can be whimsical additions to your lawn or garden landscape. You can easily craft your own customized yard signs with treated wood, copper sheeting or metal flashing. Create your message with paint, tile, copper sheeting or a wood-burning pen for signs that command attention. more »
Skylights are the most difficult roof fixture to seal and protect from the rain. Although they do allow a world of beauty to enter through your roof, they can also be a hassle if not flashed correctly. If you have a skylight or are planning on installing one, know about the materials and techniques available for a successful installation. The average do-it-yourself homeowner can install his or her own flashing in two to four hours, depending on the size of the skylight. more »
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