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.

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. Proper installation of step flashing. Step flashing step flashing redirects the water back onto the shingle. Flashing is generally installed at any joints or edges in the roof where water could otherwise work its way in.

Longer than the shingle s exposure. Nail it in place with two nails one. Cut step flashing pieces to be 10 in. Bend it down and back to sit flat on the corner.

Nail flashing to roof deck only. Wide and 2 in. How to install roof flashing against a wall. 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. Cover tops of step. 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. Bend it back so that it overlaps the corner flashing.

Then sink two nails in the wall near the top one on each face. How to install step flashing with a wall corner step three. Typically flashing is installed using roofing nails and roofing cement. Step flashings are to be installed one per course.

Then set the piece down. Install the step flashing when the siding is installed it should be tucked behind this piece and then consecutive courses lapped over it. Here s how to do it right the first time. Nail through flashing into shingle do not extend flashing above top of shingle and.

Lay a bead of sealant.