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.
Roof wall flashing techniques.
Roof flashing is a thin material usually galvanized steel that professional roofers use to direct water away from critical areas of the roof wherever the roof plane meets a vertical surface like a wall or a dormer.
Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights.
There are two good ways to handle corner flashing.
Where a slope roof meets a sidewall slip the upper legs of the step flashing under the sheathing wrap see illustration.
Click to enlarge make sure the sheathing wrap overlaps all step flashings.
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.
That being said here are a couple of flashing tips that even an inexperienced homeowner should make note of.
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The first bending two pieces and caulking the joint photos 1 3 is the most common because you can do it on the spot with the flashing at hand.
Beyond the dormer and cut the top section along the dormer edge.
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That lip is then set into a reglet or groove in this case cut into the mortar joint of the brick wall above.
Run the base flashing 4 to 5 in.
The best way to learn proper flashing techniques is to spend time with an experienced craftsman as he installs a complete roof.
