How To Secure Flashing On Roof

How to install step flashing with a wall corner.

How to secure flashing on roof. It s much easier to reseal the flashing than it is to patch a water stained wall or ceiling. Seal the seam between the cap and step flashing with urethane roofing cement or silicone caulking compound as shown at right. Wipe away any sharp edges and corrosion using a stiff bristled brush. Bend it down and back to sit flat on the corner.

Nail it in. In order to do so safely you will need an extension ladder and rubber soled non slip shoes. Recaulk the joints between the roof and the flashing. Step 1 safely get on the roof to seal your roof flashing you first have to get on the roof.

Renew flashing seals by chipping out the old mortar and caulking along the edges of the flashing. Cut some membrane material to seal between the vent flashing and the roof and cut an opening for the vent. Add another liberal coating of roof cement around the outside edges of the patch to form a water tight barrier. Bend the corner flashing tightly around the corner.

Fasten loose nails and cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement. Make corner flashing from step flashing. Bend it back so that it. Renew flashing seals by chipping out old caulking and mortar along the edges of the flashing.

Take a second piece of flashing and set it down in place. Next cut a piece of flashing that s several inches larger than the hole and secure it overtop of the hole using roof cement. Next place your vent flashing on top of the membrane. Apply a thin bead of silicone around the opening of the vent pipe area and lay the membrane in place.

The metal flashing must overlap the material not the other way around. Once you ve shingled up to the sidewall cut a piece of step flashing at a 45º angle from the outside corner to the bent seam. Before attempting to get to the roof you must make sure that the ladder is secure. Re caulk your chimney flashing.