Flashing On Porch Roof

How to install porch roof flashing step 1.

Flashing on porch roof. If the leak is dripping in the middle of the roof go to the top of the roof and check if some of the shingles are cracked. Nail the flashing securely in place using roofing nails. Place the flashing between the joint of the house and the roof. This flashing has two sides one connected just on top of the porch roof and the other to the exterior wall.

How to flash a porch addition 1. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals. Put on a pair of leather palm gloves to avoid injuries from the sharp edges of the metal flashing. Measure the length of the porch roof joint to determine how much flashing you will need.

Lay the cut flashing down at the corner. Traditionally the flashing was installed and hidden under the siding. If you already have faulty flashing installed you. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off.

It is at the back of the porch roof where the roof meets the house siding. Prepare the area where you will install the roof flashing. The flashing on the wall should be flush against it and the porch roof portion should be on top of the shingles. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.

Cut an angle with tin snips on one side of the flashing piece from an end. Flash the corner first if applicable.