However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding.
How do i install siding over step flashing.
The remaining siding on the sidewall will overlap the step flashing and nail.
Over the roof deck.
Flashing can be purchased in pre formed styles to help you install it more easily and these include.
It is always recommended to install step.
Shingles need to be fastened with nails in the top area and then cover top with another step flashing piece with nails.
Continuous flashing against a sidewall is one way to install a roof but it s not the correct way.
Install the step flashing when the siding is installed it should be tucked behind this piece and then consecutive courses lapped over it.
Every single end should be covered with flashing.
Cut a piece.
Fasten that shingle with two galvanized nails at the.
In certain instances flashing may need to be installed on the exterior of siding.
Nail through flashing into shingle do not extend flashing above top of shingle.
If the kick out and step flashing can t tuck behind the siding screw on cap flashing to cover it then caulk along the top.
Slip in the flashing.
It may seem as if a single piece of flashing would offer more protection than many pieces of step flashing.
Once even a small section of roofing cement fails you ll have a leak.
Lay shingles over step flashing from the roof edge.
Step flashings are quite often improperly installed on the exterior of siding.
Vent pipe flashing as the name implies this flashing is usually.
Nail it to the sidewall or glue it if nailing isn t possible.
Lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing.
You have to work up your roof and cover every single end suitable with shingles.
But it doesn t work that way.
Bend the 10 in.
Up the wall and 5 in.
Cover with cap flashing.
Failing to install step flashing behind siding.
Length to extend 5 in.
Step flashing built to protect joints between roofs chimneys and other objects like skylights this flashing steps up above the shingles and attaches to the object providing comprehensive water protection.
Lay a shingle over the step flashing starting at the roof edge.