But it doesn t work that way.
Roof step flashing installation.
Before running the first row of shingles install a piece of step flashing along the sidewall so that it sits tightly against the roof.
By gary herman issue 182.
Step flashing built to protect joints between roofs chimneys and other objects like skylights this flashing steps up above the shingles and attaches to the object providing comprehensive water protection.
Installing step flashing to prevent roof leaks the first rule of roof flashing is that water runs downhill.
Step flashing protects the interface between a roof and a wall.
It is used for roof to wall flashing.
Step flashing is used to provide a water tight connection where roofing adjoins a vertical juncture.
This flashing is typically field fabricated from a sheet of 26 ga.
Riley explains its easy to do when it comes to new construction.
Once even a small section of roofing cement fails you ll have a leak.
Install step flashing so that it can be.
Riley shows his way the only way how to install step flashing.
Posted march 4 2017 filed under roof installation roof repair maintenance.
It may seem as if a single piece of flashing would offer more protection than many pieces of step flashing.
The second rule is that the first rule isn t without exceptions.
Multiple pieces of the flashing will be installed in layers with shingles to ensure the water flows away from the wall.
Step flashing is a rectangular piece of flashing bent 90 degrees in the center.
Riley says most roofers use.
Continuous flashing against a sidewall is one way to install a roof but it s not the correct way.
Align the step flashing with the leading edge of the starter course and nail it in place using one nail in the upper corner.
Galvanized sheet metal bent at a 90 degree angle i e.
Bent into an l shape.
Install the step flashing.
Small flashing pieces must be woven into the shingles as you work your way up the roof.
Vent pipe flashing as the name implies this flashing is usually.
Basic tools and materials get the job done.