How to install flashing around a vent pipe five steps to replace a vent pipe flashing 1.
How to install roof flashing for vent pipe.
Apply the last row of shingles that is just below the vent pipe as shown in figure 1.
Continue the next row of shingles cutting a hole for the vent pipe.
Next use a reciprocating saw with a rough in blade to cut the out the marked template.
Then nail the new l shaped flashing under the builder s felt but above the fascia board.
How to flash a metal roof.
Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.
While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.
Begin by removing the shingles at the affected area and removing old flashing if present.
Pull the old flashing up over the vent pipe and scrape any old caulk and debris off the roof.
A quick step by step guide on how to flash a metal roof.
The neck of the flashing should fit snugly around the pipe.
Carefully remove all the shingles from the flashing.
Use roofing nails to install the l shaped flashing flush with the roof and wall then cover it with roofing cement and reattach the roofer s felt.
The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.
The flashing should be installed under the top and side shingles but it should be laid above the shingles that are below the vent pipe.
Using a sawzall cut any roofing nails in the area of the lower mounting plate flush with the sheathing.
Apply the roofing felt on the roof cutting a hole for the vent pipe.
Remove the old and clean the pipe.
1 remove nails holding down shingles above the pip.
After selecting an area to install from inside the building square the template between the roof rafters and outline with a marker.
To make the installation easier you can turn the flashing as you lower it in place.
Hammer the nails into the top and sides of the flashing.
Metal roof flashing installation.
Figure 1 install shingles just below vent pipe.
