Step Flashing On Existing Roof

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Step flashing on existing roof.

Longer than the shingle s exposure. However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding. It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc. Roof flashing chimney flashing aluminum flashing roofing shingles 50 in.

Installing side wall step flashing 1. Whether your drip flashing has been failing and allowing excess water into your home or your step or vent pipe flashing is corroding learning to install roof flashing on an existing roof is a great way to maintain the health of your current roof. Wide and 2 in. Install a piece of step flashing over each shingle in a weave fashion.

Continuous flashing against a sidewall is one way to install a roof but it s not the correct way. Cover tops of step. Purchase pre cut step flashing of cut your own step flashing pieces to be 10 in. If you need to install flashing on existing roof installations but are unsure how don t worry contact.

Gibraltar building products 4 in. If you choose to rip off the existing shingles you may want to tackle this as well. Nail flashing to roof deck only. Nail through flashing into shingle do not extend flashing above top of shingle and.

Here s how to do it right the first time. Step flashings on a cedar shake roof are typically installed every 10 inches. Wide and 2 in. Bend the 5 sides in half by hand until you have a right angle.

Failing to replace step flashings when a cedar shake roof is replaced with a composition shingle roof. How doers get more done. Checking your flashing is just one step in performing a roof inspection so be sure to keep up to date on the rest of your roof too. Cut step flashing pieces to be 10 in.

Even if one piece of step flashing fails the flashing and shingle below it start the process over again. The first part of installing the step flashing is the installation of the corner flashing. In fact it can save you money if you are having your roof re shingled. Step flashing redirects the water back onto the shingle.