How To Flash A Chimney Pipe On A Metal Roof

I prefer to use a dsa flashing also known as a dead soft aluminum flashing.

How to flash a chimney pipe on a metal roof.

The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. Chimney pipes on metal roofs must be flashed in order to create a watertight seal around the pipe and prevent leaks through the roof. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. The flashing should partially overlap the shingle that covers the first piece of flashing.

Pound the flashing into the grooves and fasten with the drive in expanding anchors. Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof. You can call us with any questions you may have. Following is the proceedure for installing the dsa flashing.

Metal roof stove pipe flashing flashing is a method of weatherproofing the base of a chimney. The rubber boot is trimmed to fit around the pipe and then secured to the roof with screws and sealant. 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.

The flashing can be installed quickly and easily with kits that use rubber pipe boots. 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. Secure a shingle over the corner flashing using a hammer and roofing nail. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.

Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney. A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit. The video features union s advantage lok ii standing seam roofing panel which is. This video shows how to install chimney flashing with standing seam panels.

It directs water away from the chimney and seals off the gap between the pipe and the roof. How to install a flashing on a metal roof.