Kickout flashing installs just like standard step flashing except that half of the kickout flashing hangs over the edge of the roof.
Flashing where siding meets roof.
Cut a piece.
Fasten that shingle with two galvanized nails at the.
Traditionally the flashing was installed and hidden under the siding.
I made this video this morning and i hope it help explain the flashing wall detail where the siding meets the roof.
Flashing where wall meets roof.
Today the flashing is on top of the siding.
However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding.
Lay a shingle over the step flashing starting at the roof edge.
That is fine but it must still look like the flashing is behind the siding.
It is at the back of the porch roof where the roof meets the house siding.
This flashing should not be seen for it disrupts the architectural balance of the house.
Slice along the bend line about 4 inches into the first piece of flashing at the bottom of the roof with tin snips.
Roof flashing is a thin material usually galvanized steel that professional roofers use to direct water away from critical areas of the roof wherever the roof plane meets a vertical surface like a wall or a dormer.
Failing to replace step flashings when a cedar shake roof is replaced with a composition shingle roof.
How to install step flashing under siding 1.
It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc.
The flashing needs to be installed before installing the roof shingles the metal flashing is formed with a hook edge and cleated on 12 centers the flashing extends up the wall at least 4 the flashing extends onto the roof a minimum of 2 inches 4 inches is preferable in more severe climate areas.
Very rarely do people want to pay to replace step flashing especially if it s a wood or cement siding.
It depends on the condition of the old flashing or the warranty that is being offered to the homeowner.
