Flashing Around Chimney Steel Roof

In this video i walk you through step by step on installing flashing around a chimney.

Flashing around chimney steel roof.

Flashing is often made of metal which is the norm on a metal roof. So chances are if you ve been looking into your roof and its flashing you. Flashing is a method of weatherproofing the base of a chimney. Trim panels to fit around the chimney.

Pound the flashing into the grooves and fasten with the drive in expanding anchors. Panels above the chimney should be removed. A silent movie about flashing a metal roof into a brick chimney from unioncorrugating. Bend a piece of cap flashing to fit around the top corner of the chimney and add the cap flashing across the back of the chimney.

I am flashing this chimney on a standing seam metal roof. Place a second piece of 8 inch 20 3 cm flashing against the chimney. Cut the side cap flashing to fit the angle of the roof so it overlaps each lower cap flashing at least 2 in. Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney.

It s typically made of thin pieces of impenetrable material which inhibits water leaking around the chimney preserving the building from moisture and mold issues. According to the federal emergency management agency fema improper roof flashing could lead to wood rot and even deck collapse. Bend legs up the chimney sides about 1 inch. Drip edge metal valley flashing dormer chimney and kick out flashing shed water away from the connections between roofs walls chimneys and other building assemblies this collection of 18 articles animations and videos identifies the critical roof flashing areas illustrates durable roof flashing details and shows how to flash roofs.

Damaged or improperly installed roof flashing especially around the chimney or dormer is one of the most common causes of roof leaks. Secure a shingle over the corner flashing using a hammer and roofing nail.