Flashing Shingles To Siding

The remaining siding on the sidewall will overlap the step flashing and nail.

Flashing shingles to siding.

Second step flashing needs to extend 8 to 14 inches above the shingles according to the national roofing contractors association nrca. Cement or roof caulk. Install the first course of shingles. 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.

Vertical edges need to be bent at 45 degrees angles in order to create kick out. If this is a repair job the siding must also be removed and replaced with the flashing. 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. Take the first flashing piece at roof bottom and slice it at around 4 inches with tin snips.

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. 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. Here silva and the apprentices are installing architectural shingles. Roof side flashing should be folded down over facing boards along roof lines.

It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc. Improper installation of flashing where roofing shingles meet vinyl siding. First step flashing must be installed before the siding so that the siding can cover the top of the 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.

How to install step flashing. 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.