Shed Roof To Wall Flashing

Where snow buildup is likely add a wide band of peel and stick membrane lapped over the step flashing but under the sheathing wrap.

Shed roof to wall flashing. Step 2 measure 3 out from the wall where the smartvent will bend up on the wall. Drip edges are strips of flashing material that run along roof eaves and rakes to prevent water from seeping under the finished roof along its edges. Click to enlarge make sure the sheathing wrap overlaps all step flashings. Step flashing protects the gap where roofs meet walls by weaving into the roof shingles.

The flashing extends up the wall at least 4. Where a slope roof meets a sidewall slip the upper legs of the step flashing under the sheathing wrap see illustration. The flashing extends onto the roof a minimum of 2 inches 4 inches is preferable in more severe climate areas. Shed roof ventilation instructions.

Shingle up to the area that requires the smartvent roof to wall vent application. Roof to wall flashing is bent at a 110. At the bottom of the roof water needs to be directed. The shorter vertical plane is attached to the upper floor wall under the building paper the lower plane sits on top of the underlayment and under the shingles.

Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights. The majority of roof leaks occur in locations where the plane of the roof is interrupted by a ridge another roof intersecting at an angle a wall or penetration. Flashing joints are lapped 6 in the direction of water flow. The metal flashing is formed with a hook edge and cleated on 12 centers.

Galvanized steel is a trusted low maintenance product that is known for durability.