Metal Roof Flashing Around Chimney

It s typically made of thin pieces of impenetrable material which inhibits water leaking around the chimney preserving the building from moisture and mold issues.

Metal roof flashing around chimney.

Cut two opposing 45 degree notches into z closure to allow a 90 degree bend. Here at 1st coast metal roofing supply we value our customer service and. In this video i walk you through step by step on installing flashing around a chimney. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.

Chimney flashing installation subscribe to our page for more metal roofing videos. Secure a shingle over the corner flashing using a hammer and roofing nail. Flashing is often made of metal which is the norm on a metal roof. Bend legs up the chimney sides about 1 inch.

The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. Panels above the chimney should be removed. Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney. Place a second piece of 8 inch 20 3 cm flashing against the chimney.

I am flashing this chimney on a standing seam metal roof. The flashing should partially overlap the shingle that covers the first piece of flashing. Flashing is a method of weatherproofing the base of a chimney. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.