Flashing On A Shingle Roof

Gibraltar drip edge flashing can be used with asphalt shingles or metal roofing panels.

Flashing on a shingle roof.

Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof. Install your underlayment completely and your shingles up to where the wall begins so that the first piece of flashing or the corner flashing will rest on a shingle. To make corner flashing take your tin snips and cut a 45 degree line from an outside corner to the center fold. You can keep any flashing that is in good shape but we recommend replacing it all with new flashing.

Get the real story about drip edge placement. This drip edge flashing provides protection from water damage along the eaves and rake of a roof. Use caution so you don t damage any windows or siding in the process. Step flashing protects the gap where roofs meet walls by weaving into the roof shingles.

Bring a trash can up on the roof so you have a place to throw old shingles and flashing. As seen in m. Secure a shingle over the second piece of flashing with a nail. Place a second piece of 8 inch 20 3 cm flashing against the chimney.

Does the drip edge metal go under the tarpaper ice and water shield or underlayment on the eave. At the bottom of the roof water needs to be directed. The extra kick at the bottom of the face directs run off away from the structure. The flashing should partially overlap the shingle that covers the first piece of flashing.

Remove the metal flashing. Using your hammer pry up the nails. Sweep the roof clean removing any nails and debris left behind.