Flashing On A Shingle Roof

The extra kick at the bottom of the face directs run off away from the structure.

Flashing on a shingle roof.

Gibraltar drip edge flashing can be used with asphalt shingles or metal roofing panels. 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. You can keep any flashing that is in good shape but we recommend replacing it all with new flashing.

Secure a shingle over the second piece of flashing with a nail. At the bottom of the roof water needs to be directed. Step flashing protects the gap where roofs meet walls by weaving into the roof shingles. Secure a shingle over the corner flashing using a hammer and roofing nail.

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. Use caution so you don t damage any windows or siding in the process. Sweep the roof clean removing any nails and debris left behind. This drip edge flashing provides protection from water damage along the eaves and rake of a roof.

As seen in m. The flashing should partially overlap the shingle that covers the first piece of flashing. Using your hammer pry up the nails. Rain should run off the roof and into the gutter.

Bring a trash can up on the roof so you have a place to throw old shingles and flashing. Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof. Remove the metal flashing.