Shed Roof To Wall Flashing

The flashing extends onto the roof a minimum of 2 inches 4 inches is preferable in more severe climate areas.

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. Where a slope roof meets a sidewall slip the upper legs of the step flashing under the sheathing wrap see illustration. Step flashing protects the gap where roofs meet walls by weaving into the roof shingles. Click to enlarge make sure the sheathing wrap overlaps all step flashings.

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. 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. Shingle up to the area that requires the smartvent roof to wall vent application. Galvanized steel is a trusted low maintenance product that is known for durability.

At the bottom of the roof water needs to be directed. Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights. The metal flashing is formed with a hook edge and cleated on 12 centers. Ensure there is proper continuous intake ventilation below proposed roof to wall ventilation.

Step 2 measure 3 out from the wall where the smartvent will bend up on the wall. 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. Shed roof ventilation instructions. Roof to wall flashing is bent at a 110.

Rain should run off the roof and into the gutter.