Roof Starter Flashing

Continuous flashing against a sidewall is one way to install a roof but it s not the correct way.

Roof starter flashing.

Roof drip edge flashing serves multiple functions on a building the foremost of which is to assist water in leaving the roof edge with minimum damage to other building components by directing the water off of the roof and into the gutter. Once even a small section of roofing cement fails you ll have a leak. At the roof s rake edges the starter doesn t necessarily perform that joint covering function it performs at the eave but it is integral in the roof s overall wind resistance. But it doesn t work that way.

This flashing provides protection from water damage along the eaves of a roof. Click to enlarge any image. The wide deck nailing flange provides a straight and level surface for the starter course of shingles. Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights.

The gibraltar galvanized roof starter flashing is made from reliable 28 gauge galvanized steel. Step flashing steps up a roof to protect where the roof meets the side walls of dormers chimneys and some skylights. Flashing against a vertical sidewall shall be by the step flashing method. At the end of the vertical sidewall the step flashing shall be turned out in a manner that directs water away from the wall and onto the roof and or gutter.

The short face will not interfere with most gutter installations. At the rake the sealant strip will be positioned at the outer roof edge and once warmed by the sun it will help seal the rake ends of all the finish roof shingles. 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. The gibraltar stainless steel roof starter flashing is made from corrosion resistant stainless steel.

The flashing shall be a minimum of 4 inches 102 mm high and 4 inches 102 mm wide. It consists of a series of right angled metal pieces. The wide deck nailing flange provides a straight and level surface for the starter course of shingles. Rain should run off the roof and into the gutter.

Otherwise their curbs are flashed with continuous flashing along the base step flashing up the sides and saddle flashing across the top. Model edl c06 0000b. Each section is worked into a course of shingles so that it overlaps the section beneath it. For pricing and availability.

Step flashing protects the gap where roofs meet walls by weaving into the roof shingles. The short face will not interfere with most gutter installations. At the bottom of the roof water needs to be directed. Roof drip edge flashing at roof eaves gable ends.

Jamsill guard sill pan flashing 4 5625 in x 40 in plastic step flashing.