Installing Roof Flushing

In climate zones prone to ice damming code requires that a self adhering ice barrier membrane be applied directly.

Installing roof flushing.

Water should run down the side of the flashing and be directed to the shingles instead of finding its way into the roof deck. Steps for installing drip edge and step flashing. Start with the ice barrier. Install the step flashing.

Installing your roof flashing is going to be slightly different depending on the specific type that you re installing. Install the starter course. Continuous flashing against a sidewall is one way to install a roof but it s not the correct way. Even if one piece of step flashing fails the flashing and shingle below it start the process over again.

Step flashing step flashing redirects the water back onto the shingle. Step flashing for chimneys once the shingles have been installed lay the base flashing around the base of the chimney approximately 4 past each end.