Take the first flashing piece at roof bottom and slice it at around 4 inches with tin snips.
Flashing shingles to siding.
If this is a repair job the siding must also be removed and replaced with the flashing.
If the shingle already has flashing on it the kickout flashing has to slip beneath it and you ll have to loosen or remove siding to do this.
On a wall to be covered with wood cement board vinyl or metal siding the step flashing and associated roofing must be installed first so the siding can cover the top of the step flashing on.
Improper installation of flashing where roofing shingles meet vinyl siding.
Cement or roof caulk.
How to install step flashing.
Videos roofing wrb flashing siding exterior trim plumbing electrical galvanic corrosion explained contact between dissimilar metals like copper fittings threaded into steel pipe or copper flashing fastened with steel nails sets up an electro chemical reaction that causes corrosion and leads.
Second step flashing needs to extend 8 to 14 inches above the shingles according to the national roofing contractors association nrca.
In certain instances flashing may need to be installed on the exterior of siding.
If the sidewall is stucco or solid wood like ours and you can t open it to get flashing behind it continue the step flashing to the peak of the roof then cover the step flashing with cap flashing.
They extend the course 3 8 1 2 inch past the starter course then nail in place then install step flashing then the next course and so on up the roof.
Install the first course of shingles.
Improper installation of flashing where roofing shingles meet vinyl siding.
The remaining siding on the sidewall will overlap the step flashing and nail.
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.
Flashing serves a single.
Installing new shingles is a major investment for most homeowners so it makes good sense to take steps to protect the integrity of the roof for as long as possible.
Here silva and the apprentices are installing architectural shingles.
