How To Put Tin Roof Around Chimney

Trace the outline of the base of the rubber boot onto the metal roof with a pencil.

How to put tin roof around chimney.

Work up each side and finally install shingles across the top of the chimney. Bend legs up the chimney sides about 1 inch. The metal i m using is called crinkle black i purchased all my materials at h. Begin laying your shingle at the lowest point of the rise of the roof where the roof s surface meets the chimney stack.

Apply butyl tape to the underside of the closure. Square step flashing to fit 1 1 2 in. Use a hammer and roofing nails to secure the shingles. Trim the flashing in the center of the rubber boot with a roofing knife so it fits snugly around the pipe.

Apply a jelly bean size dollop of caulk at the corner where the chimney meets the roof. Embed the corner step flashing in the caulk and nail it to the roof with two roofing nails. In cottage country muskoka where the snow is plentiful here is how to resolve snow and ice issues on. Slide the rubber boot over the pipe to check the fit.

Cut two opposing 45 degree notches into z closure to allow a 90 degree bend. Steel roofing is great but can bring on new problems. Snip and bend a piece of prebent 8 in. Around the front corner as shown.

Remove the rubber boot.