Roof Wall Flashing Techniques

Add shingles and additional step.

Roof wall flashing techniques. Proper roof wall flashing example. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. Always check the roof flashing and the condition of the shingles whenever you clean your gutters. Run the base flashing 4 to 5 in.

Bend the flap down and nail along the top edge. All exterior wall coverings whether it is wood siding vinyl siding brick or stone veneer stucco etc. Must be kept up off the surface of the roof a minimum 1 some manufacturers of exterior wall coverings require. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.

There have always been problems with the flashing details at head walls rake walls and chimneys especially if stucco brick or stone veneer is used. Notch the first step flashing leaving a 1 in. To install the roof wall flashing above the builder bent the top edge of the flashing into a 90 degree lip about 2 cm in width. Nail along its upper edge.

Flap to bend around the front of the dormer. The best way to learn proper flashing techniques is to spend time with an experienced craftsman as he installs a complete roof. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. Roof to wall flashing.

To emphasize the importance of proper roof and deck flashing and to provide typical and enhanced flashing techniques for coastal homes. 23 roof to wall and deck to wall flashing home builder s guide to coastal construction page 1 of 3 purpose. That being said here are a couple of flashing tips that even an inexperienced homeowner should make note of.