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A pro shows how he shapes and solders copper cap flashing, a window's first line of defense against waterby John Mahan

by David Kalin

Go beyond the basics: A few additional bends of your copper piece turn this functional window cap flashing into a decorative detailby John Mahan

Slate-roofing contractor John Mahan demonstrates how he uses a portable brake to cut metal for drip-edge flashing  by John Mahan

A professional roofer demonstrates ways to use a stationary brakeby John Mahan