Roof Step Flashing Installation

Continuous flashing against a sidewall is one way to install a roof but it s not the correct way.

Roof step flashing installation.

Bend it back so that it overlaps the corner flashing. Nail through flashing into shingle do not extend flashing above top of shingle and. Nail flashing to roof deck only. Hammer one nail to the.

Typically flashing is installed using roofing nails and roofing cement. Even if one piece of step flashing fails the flashing and shingle below it start the process over again. Wide and 2 in. Longer than the shingle s exposure.

Then set the piece down. Flashing is generally installed at any joints or edges in the roof where water could otherwise work its way in. Ensure it sits flat and extends at least 8 inches above the shingles. Then sink two nails in the wall near the top one on each face.

Here s how to do it right the first time. The remaining siding on the sidewall will overlap the step flashing and nail. Step flashings are to be installed one per course. Bend it down and back to sit flat on the corner.

Step flashing step flashing redirects the water back onto the shingle. How to install step flashing with a wall corner step three. 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. 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.

Cut step flashing pieces to be 10 in. Cover tops of step. Install the step flashing when the siding is installed it should be tucked behind this piece and then consecutive courses lapped over it. How to install roof flashing against a wall.

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.