Flashing Metal Roof Against Wall

Another term for this is a step flashing.

Flashing metal roof against wall.

Flashing joints are lapped 6 in the direction of water flow. I fold a piece of metal flashing for the inside corner between the subfascia and the wall. This is just a 90 degree angle and the ribs are going to fit in here. We have our z trim installed and tape seal on top of the z trim so we can install this and.

Metal roof flashing is a galvanized sheet metal bent at right angles with about eight to 12 inches on each side of the angle. It ll close off the wall and protect the top of the panel so water can t run down the wall beneath the panel and into the roof. Long helps it to fold onto the roof sheathing. Install base flashing under shingles or over metal roofing material.

Metal flashing also called roof flashing goes against a stucco wall to protect it from water damage. The flashing extends up the wall at least 4. Metal roof flashing can be use to seal gaps between roof walls. The final thing to do is install the end wall trim.

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. The metal flashing is formed with a hook edge and cleated on 12 centers. How to install metal roof flashing against brick step 1. Drip edge metal valley flashing dormer chimney and kickout flashing are types of roof flashing that shed water away from the connections between roofs walls chimneys and other building assemblies.

I then add a second piece of flexible flashing tape to cover the open corner of the metal flashing and i fold it down onto the subfascia. If the roof runs flat up against the brick. Choose the appropriate flashing size. The flashing extends onto the roof a minimum of 2 inches 4 inches is preferable in more severe climate areas.

Before we install the end wall flashing we have to apply tape sealant to the top of the z trim so that there s a water tight barrier between the end wall flashing and the top of the z. These kinds of houses often have a roof that butts against a wall. It is important that you use the right method when you install flashing. For areas where the walls meet the roof you will need to use the step flashing technique but you will need kickout flashing in other areas.

A vertical cut about 2 in. Usually 8 inch flashing will work but any size will work well.