Roof Step Flashing Installation

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

Roof step flashing installation.

Continuous flashing against a sidewall is one way to install a roof but it s not the correct way. Here s how to do it right the first time. 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.

Lay a bead of sealant. Typically flashing is installed using roofing nails and roofing cement. 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. The remaining siding on the sidewall will overlap the step flashing and nail.

How to install roof flashing against a wall. Step flashing step flashing redirects the water back onto the shingle. Nail through flashing into shingle do not extend flashing above top of shingle and. Ensure it sits flat and extends at least 8 inches above the shingles.

Nail flashing to roof deck only. 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. Bend it down and back to sit flat on the corner. How to install step flashing with a wall corner step three.

Install the step flashing when the siding is installed it should be tucked behind this piece and then consecutive courses lapped over it. Then sink two nails in the wall near the top one on each face. Cut step flashing pieces to be 10 in. Proper installation of step flashing.

Step flashings are to be installed one per course. Then set the piece down. Nail it in place with two nails one. Wide and 2 in.

Longer than the shingle s exposure.