Flashing Where Siding Meets Roof

Very rarely do people want to pay to replace step flashing especially if it s a wood or cement siding.

Flashing where siding meets roof. How to install step flashing under siding 1. Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights. Today the flashing is on top of the siding. Traditionally the flashing was installed and hidden under the siding.

Flashing where wall meets roof. Fasten that shingle with two galvanized nails at the. 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. Kickout flashing installs just like standard step flashing except that half of the kickout flashing hangs over the edge of the roof.

However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding. It is at the back of the porch roof where the roof meets the house siding. I made this video this morning and i hope it help explain the flashing wall detail where the siding meets the roof. Cut a piece.

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. Lay a shingle over the step flashing starting at the roof edge. It depends on the condition of the old flashing or the warranty that is being offered to the homeowner. That is fine but it must still look like the flashing is behind the siding.

Install the kickout flashing. It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc. This flashing should not be seen for it disrupts the architectural balance of the house.