Roof Step Flashing Installation

Even if one piece of step flashing fails the flashing and shingle below it start the process over again.

Roof step flashing installation.

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. Here s how to do it right the first time.

Step flashings are to be installed one per course. Bend it back so that it overlaps the corner flashing. Ensure it sits flat and extends at least 8 inches above the shingles. Wide and 2 in.

Longer than the shingle s exposure. Nail flashing to roof deck only. Cut step flashing pieces to be 10 in. How to install roof flashing against a wall.

Flashing is generally installed at any joints or edges in the roof where water could otherwise work its way in. Continuous flashing against a sidewall is one way to install a roof but it s not the correct way. Nail through flashing into shingle do not extend flashing above top of shingle and. Hammer one nail to the.

Step flashing step flashing redirects the water back onto the shingle. Then sink two nails in the wall near the top one on each face. Install the step flashing when the siding is installed it should be tucked behind this piece and then consecutive courses lapped over it. Proper installation of step flashing.

Typically flashing is installed using roofing nails and roofing cement. Then set the piece down. How to install step flashing with a wall corner step three. Nail it in place with two nails one.

Cover tops of step.