Measure the length of the ledger board and add 8 inches.
How to nail flashing on a roof.
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.
This allows the flashing to overhang 4 inches at each end of the ledger.
Install new flashing metal flashing is often called drip edge along the bottom of the roof near your gutters.
Once you ve shingled up to the sidewall cut a piece of step flashing at a 45ยบ angle from the outside corner to the bent seam.
Nail through flashing into shingle do not extend flashing above top of shingle and.
To replace flashing around the vent pipe first remove the shingles covering the flange at the back and sides.
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.
Then sink two nails in the wall near the top one on each face.
Step flashing on roof peak step three.
Make corner flashing from step flashing.
Fasten loose nails and cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement.
Step 8 nail the flashing into place using galvanized roofing nails.
Nail the drip edge in place using your hammer and roofing nails.
Pull or cut off any nails.
Bend it down and back to sit flat on the corner.
Cover tops of step.
Longer than the shingle s exposure.
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.
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.
Recaulk the joints between the roof and the flashing.
Nail it in place with two nails one on each side of the top edge.
Here s how to do it right the first time.
Cut step flashing pieces to be 10 in.
Renew flashing seals by chipping out old caulking and mortar along the edges of the flashing.
Nail flashing to roof deck only.
Ensure it sits flat and extends at least 8 inches above the shingles.
It s much easier to reseal the flashing than it is to patch a water stained wall or ceiling.
Pry and lift off the flashing.
How to nail deck flashing.
