How To Install Metal Roof Flashing

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

How to install metal roof flashing.

Two ways to flash roof edges. Next you are ready to install the metal roof. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance. In order to do that we re going to use the end wall flashing as a guide.

The edging or eave flashing consists of metal strips that are used to cover the perimeter of. Before you apply the flashing you ll need to lay down a waterproof membrane. Install drip edge starter trim against eave fascia trim of the roof. You can use 1 inch nails for the installation of eave flashing.

You are essentially sealing off the metal roof with this flashing and you need to make sure that is securely fastened. The remaining siding on the sidewall will overlap the step flashing and nail. Lay out your roofing underlayment over the fascia trim so that water that may form due to condensation does not collect underneath the drip edge. Install the underlayment as directed by the manufacturer then set the valley flashing on top of it.

We ve cut our z trims and before we install them we need to know where to place them on the panel. However the principles are the s. The eave flashing or edging is just the steel metal strips used to cover the entire perimeter of the roof. Add the metal panels.

Roof shingle over step flashing. Installing the gable flashing and starting with the first panel. Installing your roofing 1. If you do not wish to form your own corner flashing you can buy pre bent pieces and cut them to size or use a piece of corrugated aluminum which is easier to bend.

I m going to take the end wall flashing put it in place and use a pencil or a sharpie to mark the tops of the ribs and the gable trim just so i know where to put those z s. Bend the corner flashing tightly around the corner. Step flashing step flashing redirects the water back onto the shingle. Each flashing job is a little bit different and depends on the type of material that the exterior of your house is made of.

Especially if you live in an area that gets a lot of snow and ice. Step flashing on roof peak. Install the step flashing when the siding is installed it should be tucked behind this piece and then consecutive courses lapped over it. For the valley areas of the roof you will be using valley flashing.

How to install roof flashing against a wall. Take your first sheet. Protect the eave from ice dams and sideways rain step one in steep slope roofing is the edge flashing.