Flashing Where Metal Roof Meets Shingles

Flashing is a metal trim that fits over joints where two roof sections meet.

Flashing where metal roof meets shingles.

Install valley battens on both ends of the roof valley then attach first flashing 3 4 inches over the roof flange and another 3 4 inches over the fascia if any is present. Rain should run off the roof and into the gutter. The line extends 12. Step flashing consists of short pieces of flashing each installed to overlap the shingle in the course below and to be overlapped by the shingle in the course above.

The flashing needs to be installed before installing the roof shingles the metal flashing is formed with a hook edge and cleated on 12 centers the flashing extends up the wall at least 4 the flashing extends onto the roof a minimum of 2 inches 4 inches is preferable in more severe climate areas. This drip edge flashing provides protection from water damage along the eaves and rake of a roof. It helps channel water from meeting places and keeps the roof dry. Snap a chalk line between the two transition marks on the shingle roof.

Use roofing nails to lock the flashing down nail the edges and ensure that you leave the center free of nails pins at the center or too close to the center of the flashing could lead to leaking of your. Hold the end of a chalk line at one of the outermost top corners of the carport roof frame. Install flashing on every section of the roof where two parts of the roof meet at different angles or where the roof meets a wall or chimneys. The flashing will run one inch to the edge of the roof to help guide water.

To fit over the top roof ridge and around the corners where the panels cross stretch the flashing into a v shape. Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights. Remember to caulk the underside of the flashing with a sealant. Step 6 install the flashing.

Step flashing protects the gap where roofs meet walls by weaving into the roof shingles. Now nail this first flashing at both its far ends. Sidewalls on roofs covered with asphalt shingles wood shingles shakes and slate should be flashed using step flashing like you see here. Gibraltar drip edge flashing can be used with asphalt shingles or metal roofing panels.

The extra kick at the bottom of the face directs run off away from the structure. Drip edges are strips of flashing material that run along roof eaves and rakes to prevent water from seeping under the finished roof along its edges. String the line along the top of the frame until. At the bottom of the roof water needs to be directed.