Low Slope Roof Flashing

Visiting my sister marlene in thunder bay this summer 2012 there was as usual a project like every other time.

Low slope roof flashing.

Low slope roof flashing generally flashing is considered an accessory but is discussed here because it is the most common source of roof problems. Proper flashing methods for low slope roofs 1. Base flashing is basically a continuation of the roof membrane. 2 where the roof is not visible consider upgrading to a single ply roofing intended for low slope roofs.

Base flashing and counter flashing also known as cap flashing. Add to list click to add item white membrane low slope roofing skylight flashing 8 x14 to your list. To seal the juncture of the roof membrane with other building components such as walls edges and penetrations. There are two types of flashing installed on a low slope roof.

Although surprisingly there was only one leak in the old roof. The pitch of the roof provides the gravity and the detailing provides the redirection. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. These systems rely on overlapping elements roofing felts shingles tiles and flashing details to redirect the rainfall.

Select store buy. To connect the flashing material to other building materials such as masonry concrete metal and wood. Flashing a wood framed chimney is like flashing a dormer except there s no roof behind it to direct uphill water away without protection water can leak into the joint and rot your walls. Go to next page.

For a low slope residential roof there are two main options. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. Low slope roof slip metal flashing for the roofing industry is available in standard 10 lengths from sheet metal supply. Ship to store free.

Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online. Normally used with a low slope. Go to previous page. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.

However in low slope roofing systems it is easier for water to accumulate.