Length to extend 5 in.
How do i install siding over step flashing.
Slip in the flashing.
Once even a small section of roofing cement fails you ll have a leak.
Every single end should be covered with flashing.
Cover with cap flashing.
Failing to install step flashing behind siding.
Nail through flashing into shingle do not extend flashing above top of shingle.
Lay shingles over step flashing from the roof edge.
Fasten that shingle with two galvanized nails at the.
But it doesn t work that way.
Lay a shingle over the step flashing starting at the roof edge.
Up the wall and 5 in.
Continuous flashing against a sidewall is one way to install a roof but it s not the correct way.
Step flashing built to protect joints between roofs chimneys and other objects like skylights this flashing steps up above the shingles and attaches to the object providing comprehensive water protection.
Cut a piece.
It may seem as if a single piece of flashing would offer more protection than many pieces of step flashing.
Shingles need to be fastened with nails in the top area and then cover top with another step flashing piece with nails.
Bend the 10 in.
However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding.
In certain instances flashing may need to be installed on the exterior of siding.
Slice along the bend line about 4 inches into the first piece of flashing at the bottom of the roof with tin snips.
Nail it to the sidewall or glue it if nailing isn t possible.
Step flashings are quite often improperly installed on the exterior of siding.
Nail flashing to roof deck only.
It is always recommended to install step.
If the kick out and step flashing can t tuck behind the siding screw on cap flashing to cover it then caulk along the top.
Lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing.
Over the roof deck.
Install the step flashing when the siding is installed it should be tucked behind this piece and then consecutive courses lapped over it.
How to install step flashing under siding 1.
You have to work up your roof and cover every single end suitable with shingles.
