Flashing Where Metal Roof Meets Shingles

How to join a metal carport roof to a shingle roof.

Flashing where metal roof meets shingles. The shape of vent flashing is typically a cylinder with a wide flange at the base which is lapped into the shingles as the roofing is installed. The flashing needs to be installed before installing the roof shingles the metal flashing is formed with a hook edge and cleated on 12 centers the flashing extends up the wall at least 4 the flashing extends onto the roof a minimum of 2 inches 4 inches is preferable in more severe climate areas. To fit over the top roof ridge and around the corners where the panels cross stretch the flashing into a v shape. Use roofing nails to lock the flashing down nail the edges and ensure that you leave the center free of nails pins at the center or too close to the center of the flashing could lead to leaking of your.

Step flashing consists of short pieces of flashing each installed to overlap the shingle in the course below and to be overlapped by the shingle in the course above. Step flashing protects the gap where roofs meet walls by weaving into the roof shingles. It helps channel water from meeting places and keeps the roof dry. Install flashing on every section of the roof where two parts of the roof meet at different angles or where the roof meets a wall or chimneys.

Install valley battens on both ends of the roof valley then attach first flashing 3 4 inches over the roof flange and another 3 4 inches over the fascia if any is present. The flashing will run one inch to the edge of the roof to help guide water. At the bottom of the roof water needs to be directed. The extra kick at the bottom of the face directs run off away from the structure.

Now nail this first flashing at both its far ends. Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights. Rain should run off the roof and into the gutter. Snap a chalk line between the two transition marks on the shingle roof.

Gibraltar drip edge flashing can be used with asphalt shingles or metal roofing panels. This drip edge flashing provides protection from water damage along the eaves and rake of a roof. Roof flashing is a thin material usually galvanized steel that professional roofers use to direct water away from critical areas of the roof wherever the roof plane meets a vertical surface like a wall or a dormer. Hold the end of a chalk line at one of the outermost top corners of the carport roof frame.

Flashing is a metal trim that fits over joints where two roof sections meet. Remember to caulk the underside of the flashing with a sealant. String the line along the top of the frame until. Step 6 install the flashing.