How To Flash A Metal Roof Around A Chimney

This video shows how to install chimney flashing with standing seam panels.

How to flash a metal roof around a chimney.

The video features union s advantage lok ii standing seam roofing panel which is. Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof. Pound the flashing into the grooves and fasten with the drive in expanding anchors. 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.

Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney. Flashing is often made of metal which is the norm on a metal roof. Fit an 8 inch 20 3 cm piece of square step flashing over the chimney s front corner. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.

Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit. Set the flashing aside. Place a small drop of caulk where the roof and chimney meet at the chimney corner.

Chimney pipes on metal roofs must be flashed in order to create a watertight seal around the pipe and prevent leaks through the 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. The flashing can be installed quickly and easily with kits that use rubber pipe boots. Cut the side cap flashing to fit the angle of the roof so it overlaps each lower cap flashing at least 2 in.