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.
The solution to rotting sidewalls is a small piece of bent metal called a kickout flashing at roofing suppliers which simply directs all that water away from the wall.
It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc.
However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding.
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.
Fasten that shingle with two galvanized nails at the.
That is fine but it must still look like the flashing is behind the siding.
It depends on the condition of the old flashing or the warranty that is being offered to the homeowner.
Traditionally the flashing was installed and hidden under the siding.
Slice along the bend line about 4 inches into the first piece of flashing at the bottom of the roof with tin snips.
Lay a shingle over the step flashing starting at the roof edge.
Failing to replace step flashings when a cedar shake roof is replaced with a composition shingle roof.
Install the kickout flashing.
Flashing where wall meets roof.
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.
How to install step flashing under siding 1.
Cut a piece.
Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights.
