Waterproof Roof Flashing Where It Meets Timber Wall

The narrower step flashing just isn t wide enough to protect the intersection fully.

Waterproof roof flashing where it meets timber wall. That lip is then set into a reglet or groove in this case cut into the mortar joint of the brick wall above. Currently has flashing from the polycarb to the wall but is isnt water tight. L shaped flashing is a versatile general use flashing used where a uniform or strengthened finish is needed on a 90 surface. To install the roof wall flashing above the builder bent the top edge of the flashing into a 90 degree lip about 2 cm in width.

The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. Check out our recommended tools right here. Bigger step flashing is better. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.

If you don t direct water from the roof into a gutter it can pour into the wall. I recommend 12 in wide step flashings bent for a 5 in. Roof leg and a 7 in. Finally the housewrap can be laid up on the wall to cover the top of the kickout diverter and step flashings.

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. There sometimes is a problem with movement differences of the wall and the roof decking when the flashing is fastened to both the wall and the roof. Then the house wrap and exterior wall covering are installed over this roof flashing. Often with new construction the roof flashing is first nailed to the wall.

Wooden frame covered with polycarb sheeting the flat made of long tubes. Proper roof wall flashing example.