Align the step flashing with the leading edge of the starter course and nail it in place using one nail in the upper corner.
How to flash a roof edge.
We explain where drip edge flashing should be installed in what position and we describe the placement of drip edge flashing beneath roofing underlayment or ice and water shields shingles or other roof coverings.
The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.
This article series discusses roofing installation including roof sheathing roof underlayment roof coverings such as shingles.
Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.
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At 7 05 paul begins replacing the drip edge roof flashing use a flat pry bar to remove drip edge nails along the eave and rakes.
Before running the first row of shingles install a piece of step flashing along the sidewall so that it sits tightly against the roof.
Flashing for the roof s bottom edge is known as gutter apron and flashing for the sloped edges of the.
Look for loose nails and any damage to the seals at the edges of the flashing.
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Slide the flat bar under starter course and pry out the nails.
While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.
Two ways to flash roof edges protect the eave from ice dams and sideways rain step one in steep slope roofing is the edge flashing.
One common method is to lay the edge metal under the eaves membrane and over the rake details concrete masonry roofing wrb flashing.
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You may need to use a putty knife to break the seam between the first course and the starter strip.
Fasten loose nails and cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement.
Renew flashing seals by chipping out old caulking and mortar along the edges of the flashing.
Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter.
Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof.
Drip edge flashing.
Flashing directs water away from penetrations in the exterior of the house.
