How To Nail Flashing On A Roof

Recaulk the joints between the roof and the flashing.

How to nail flashing on a roof.

Cut step flashing pieces to be 10 in. Fasten loose nails and cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement. Always install flashing around a chimney and other valleys where two roof planes meet as these areas are more prone to leaks if not protected. 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.

Nail flashing to roof deck only. Position a new vent pipe flashing over the vent push it down into place and nail where shingles will cover it. Wide and 2 in. Step flashing on roof peak step three.

Make corner flashing from step flashing. To replace flashing around the vent pipe first remove the shingles covering the flange at the back and sides. Measure the length of the ledger board and add 8 inches. How to nail deck flashing.

It s much easier to reseal the flashing than it is to patch a water stained wall or ceiling. Renew flashing seals by chipping out old caulking and mortar along the edges of the flashing. Nail the drip edge in place using your hammer and roofing nails. Pull or cut off any nails.

Install new flashing metal flashing is often called drip edge along the bottom of the roof near your gutters. Bend it down and back to sit flat on the corner. Nail it in place with two nails one on each side of the top edge. Position the flashing in the joint between the house and the porch roof.

Step 8 nail the flashing into place using galvanized roofing nails. Pry and lift off the flashing. Cut a piece of 3 by 4 inch galvanized z flashing to length or use a full piece if the ledger is longer than 10 feet. Nail through flashing into shingle do not extend flashing above top of shingle and.

The wall portion of the flashing should be flush against the exterior wall and the shingle portion of the flashing should be on top of the porch roof shingles. Longer than the shingle s exposure. Bend the corner flashing tightly around the corner. Then sink two nails in the wall near the top one on each face.

Ensure it sits flat and extends at least 8 inches above the shingles. Here s how to do it right the first time.