Flashing is generally installed at any joints or edges in the roof where water could otherwise work its way in.
Installing step flashing on a roof.
But it doesn t work that way.
Here s how to do it right the first time.
Nail flashing to roof deck only.
You will want to place the lower portion of the step flashing against the roof and the other edge goes around the corner edge.
Nail through flashing into shingle do not extend flashing above top of shingle and.
Once even a small section of roofing cement fails you ll have a leak.
Continuous flashing against a sidewall is one way to install a roof but it s not the correct way.
The remaining siding on the sidewall will overlap the step flashing and nail.
The first part of installing the step flashing is the installation of the corner flashing.
Hammer one nail to the.
Wide and 2 in.
Make corner flashing from step flashing.
Step flashings are to be installed one per course.
Cut step flashing pieces to be 10 in.
Install the step flashing when the siding is installed it should be tucked behind this piece and then consecutive courses lapped over it.
How to install step flashing with a wall corner step three.
Bend it back so that it overlaps the corner flashing.
The roof deck flange of step flashings are to be fastened to the surface of each shingle in a position whereby the next course of shingles will cover up hide the flashing from view.
Once you ve shingled up to the sidewall cut a piece of step flashing at a 45ยบ angle from the outside corner to the bent seam.
It may seem as if a single piece of flashing would offer more protection than many pieces of step flashing.
Bend it down and back to sit flat on the corner.
Each additional rain adds more water and before you know it you ve got rotted wood.
Then set the piece down.
Cover tops of step.
You will start by snipping one of your pieces of step flashing at a forty five degree angle.
Nail it in place with two nails one.
Then sink two nails in the wall near the top one on each face.
Typically flashing is installed using roofing nails and roofing cement.
Proper installation of step flashing.
