Roof Step Flashing Installation

Flashing is generally installed at any joints or edges in the roof where water could otherwise work its way in.

Roof step flashing installation.

Lay a bead of sealant. Cut step flashing pieces to be 10 in. Even if one piece of step flashing fails the flashing and shingle below it start the process over again. Nail through flashing into shingle do not extend flashing above top of shingle and.

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. Bend it down and back to sit flat on the corner. Step flashings are to be installed one per course. Nail it in place with two nails one.

Here s how to do it right the first time. Typically flashing is installed using roofing nails and roofing cement. Continuous flashing against a sidewall is one way to install a roof but it s not the correct way. Install the step flashing when the siding is installed it should be tucked behind this piece and then consecutive courses lapped over it.

Ensure it sits flat and extends at least 8 inches above the shingles. How to install roof flashing against a wall. Longer than the shingle s exposure. Nail flashing to roof deck only.

Then set the piece down. The remaining siding on the sidewall will overlap the step flashing and nail. In order to properly install new flashing you ll have to remove the shingles surrounding your old flashing and then re lay them after installation. Once you ve shingled up to the sidewall cut a piece of step flashing at a 45º angle from the outside corner to the bent seam.

Bend it back so that it overlaps the corner flashing. Cover tops of step. Step flashing step flashing redirects the water back onto the shingle. Proper installation of step flashing.

Then sink two nails in the wall near the top one on each face.