Roof Wall Flashing Techniques

That being said here are a couple of flashing tips that even an inexperienced homeowner should make note of.

Roof wall flashing techniques.

All exterior wall coverings whether it is wood siding vinyl siding brick or stone veneer stucco etc. 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. Always check the roof flashing and the condition of the shingles whenever you clean your gutters.

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. 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. Add shingles and additional step.

Run the base flashing 4 to 5 in. Must be kept up off the surface of the roof a minimum 1 some manufacturers of exterior wall coverings require. 23 roof to wall and deck to wall flashing home builder s guide to coastal construction page 1 of 3 purpose. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.

Proper roof wall flashing example. Bend the flap down and nail along the top edge. Roof to wall flashing. Beyond the dormer and cut the top section along the dormer edge.

Nail along its upper edge. Roof to wall and deck to wall flashing www fema gov technical fact sheet no. To emphasize the importance of proper roof and deck flashing and to provide typical and enhanced flashing techniques for coastal homes.