Find out if the flashing is correctly installed and sealed or if it has holes caused by corrosion.
Flashing on porch roof.
Roof flashing on a porch roof there is another place that roof flashing has now invaded.
If you already have faulty flashing installed you.
Prepare the area where you will install the roof flashing.
Lay the cut flashing down at the corner.
If the leak is dripping in the middle of the roof go to the top of the roof and check if some of the shingles are cracked.
Flash the corner first if applicable.
How to install porch roof flashing step 1.
While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals.
The flashing on the wall should be flush against it and the porch roof portion should be on top of the shingles.
Try to keep the nails as flush as possible to the edges.
Put on a pair of leather palm gloves to avoid injuries from the sharp edges of the metal flashing.
How to flash a porch addition 1.
Place the flashing between the joint of the house and the roof.
This flashing has two sides one connected just on top of the porch roof and the other to the exterior wall.
Traditionally the flashing was installed and hidden under the siding.
Measure the length of the porch roof joint to determine how much flashing you will need.
The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off.
Nail the flashing securely in place using roofing nails.
