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.

Proper roof wall flashing example. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. Roof to wall flashing. Add shingles and additional step.

Always check the roof flashing and the condition of the shingles whenever you clean your gutters. Nail along its upper edge. Beyond the dormer and cut the top section along the dormer edge. Roof to wall and deck to wall flashing www fema gov technical fact sheet no.

23 roof to wall and deck to wall flashing home builder s guide to coastal construction page 1 of 3 purpose. 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. That lip is then set into a reglet or groove in this case cut into the mortar joint of the brick wall above.

To emphasize the importance of proper roof and deck flashing and to provide typical and enhanced flashing techniques for coastal homes. Bend the flap down and nail along the top edge. Run the base flashing 4 to 5 in. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.

Flap to bend around the front of the dormer. 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.