Installing Roof Shingles Flashing

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Installing roof shingles flashing.

Each flashing should overlap the one below by at least 75 mm 3 but not be visible below the shingle top lap. How to install roof flashing against a wall. Install the step flashing when the siding is installed it should be tucked behind this piece and then consecutive courses lapped over it. Nail it in place with two nails one.

Make sure to install flashing around the chimneys and walls. There are two simple rules to follow. How to install step flashing with a wall corner step three. Imbed each step flashing in a 75 mm 3 wide application of asphaltic plastic cement and nail in place.

You will also need rake edge flashing for the sides of the roof. Nail metal flashing called drip edge along the bottom edge of the roof deck near the gutters. Step flashing step flashing redirects the water back onto the shingle. Bend it back so that it overlaps the corner flashing.

Continuous flashing against a sidewall is one way to install a roof but it s not the correct way. Install new flashing metal. Use roofing nails to install the l shaped flashing flush with the roof and wall then cover it with roofing cement and reattach the roofer s felt. Ensure it sits flat and extends at least 8 inches above the shingles.

If you already have faulty flashing installed you. Measure the length of the porch roof joint to determine how much flashing you will need. Then set the piece down. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.

Hammer one nail to the. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. The remaining siding on the sidewall will overlap the step flashing and nail. Even if one piece of step flashing fails the flashing and shingle below it start the process over again.

Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof. Begin by removing the shingles at the affected area and removing old flashing if present.