Step flashing redirects the water back onto the shingle.
Installing roof shingle flashing.
Hammer one nail to the.
Nail it in place with two nails one.
Step 6 make a 10 degree bend on the shingle edge of the flashing approximately 1 2 inch from the edge.
Continuous flashing against a sidewall is one way to install a roof but it s not the correct way.
Ensure it sits flat and extends at least 8 inches above the shingles.
Install the step flashing before running the first row of shingles install a piece of step flashing along the sidewall so that it sits tightly against the roof.
Place shingles with underlayment and flashing installed apply shingles up to one side of the flashing.
Bend it back so that it overlaps the corner flashing.
If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector.
Even if one piece of step flashing fails the flashing and shingle below it start the process over again.
How to install step flashing with a wall corner step three.
Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches.
4 inches should go up the house wall and 4 inches should go on top of the porch roof shingles.
Use the metal break tool to bend the flashing lengthwise in the middle according to the angle of the roof joint.
Do not drive nails into the flashing.
Nail metal flashing called drip edge along the bottom edge of the roof deck near the gutters.
Installing your roof flashing is going to be slightly different depending on the specific type that you re installing.
Each flashing should overlap the one below by at least 75 mm 3 but not be visible below the shingle top lap.
Then install shingles on the other side.
Imbed each step flashing in a 75 mm 3 wide application of asphaltic plastic cement and nail in place.
Then set the piece down.
Align the step flashing with the leading edge of the starter course and nail it in place using one nail in the upper corner.
Install new flashing metal.
How to install roof flashing against a wall.
Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.
Most flashing is 8 inches wide.
There are two simple rules to follow.
