Flash Copper Hip Roof

Bigger step flashing is better.

Flash copper hip roof.

In this scenario rubber flashing or metal are often used. The anchoring methods vary. The narrower step flashing just isn t wide enough to protect the intersection fully. Roof to wall flashing.

Sheet metal pan is also a popular choice on flat asphalt roofs. There are many ways to construct copper ridge and hip flashings. I recommend 12 in wide step flashings bent for a 5 in. Most hip installations involve the weaving of copper flashing sheets between roofing shingles.

When a roof meets a wall special flashing might be required depending on the roof material and overall configuration. The ridge flashings form a cover over the roofing material. Finally the housewrap can be laid up on the wall to cover the top of the kickout diverter and step flashings. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.

Roof leg and a 7 in. 3 12 flashing large roof penetrations 17 3 13 flashing small roof penetrations 19 3 14 expansion 20 3 15 standard roof flashings 21 3 16 non standard roof flashings cappings 24 3 17 box gutters 25 3 18 barge gutters and capping 26 4 0 typical wall flashings 27 4 1 cladding orientation 27 4 2 walling profile running horizontally 27. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.