A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit.
How to put tin roof around chimney on mobile home.
In this video i cover installing a roof boot for a vent pipe in a metal roof.
Using a compass draw out the chimney s diameter.
Drill a small hole in this spot to mark the chimney s center.
A mobile home roof over creates a unique opportunity to completely change the look of the home.
To keep attic insulation away from the chimney install the two piece metal insulation shield.
The corner posts are the pieces of siding that will wrap around the corners of the surface you re working on.
Install the corner posts that came with your metal siding first.
Effective roof flashing around a chimney includes two layers.
16 and nail the shield to the framing fig.
The existing roof needs more than re coating as it has had in the past.
In the second layer more sheet metal is inserted into the chimney mortar joints and folded over to cover the first layer.
Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.
Simply join the halves around the chimney fig.
How much should i expect to pay to put a metal roof on my 12 50 mobile home.
The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.
Basically if you can run a drill saw and read a tape measure you can install your own metal roof.
The metal i m using is called crinkle black i purchased all my materials at h.
Nothing fancy just attaching to the existing roof.
Less labor is needed and there are much smaller refuse fees.
The new roof can be installed in 1 2 days depending upon your skill level.
While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.
A mobile home roof over involves placing a new roof or roofing material over your existing roof there s little to no material removed which can keep costs down.
As long as you are somewhat handy all you need is a saw drill and tape measure to install your own mobile home metal roof for a fraction of the cost.
Getting the right sealant on your flashing is the best bet.
Place the chimney where it would be related to the stove and mark the center of the chimney on the ceiling.
Apply a bead of silicone caulk to seal the joint between the storm collar and the chimney fig.
Then place the collar over the shield fig.