How To Flash A Metal Roof Against A Wall

Long helps it to fold onto the roof sheathing.

How to flash a metal roof against a wall.

While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. The final thing to do is install the end wall trim. Follow the photo for illustrated instructions. I then add a second piece of flexible flashing tape to cover the open corner of the metal flashing and i fold it down onto the subfascia.

A vertical cut about 2 in. It is commonly used in two story and side split houses. 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. Metal roof flashing is a galvanized sheet metal bent at right angles with about eight to 12 inches on each side of the angle.

Even though roof flashing is one of the most important elements of a roof not many people know how to install roof flashing against a wall properly. The video features union s advantage lok ii standing seam roofing panel which is. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. This video shows how to install endwall flashing with standing seam panels.

Flashing is usually made of sheet metal and is used to seal and protect joints in a building like those where a roof meets the brick walls of a chimney from roof leaks by directing the flow of. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. Install base flashing under shingles or over metal roofing material. I fold a piece of metal flashing for the inside corner between the subfascia and the wall.

Metal roof flashing can be use to seal gaps between roof walls. These kinds of houses often have a roof that butts against a wall.