Step flashing protects the gap where roofs meet walls by weaving into the roof shingles.
Shed roof to wall flashing.
Drip edges are strips of flashing material that run along roof eaves and rakes to prevent water from seeping under the finished roof along its edges.
The flashing extends up the wall at least 4.
Ensure there is proper continuous intake ventilation below proposed roof to wall ventilation.
At the bottom of the roof water needs to be directed.
Roof to wall flashing is bent at a 110.
Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights.
Shed roof ventilation instructions.
Shingle up to the area that requires the smartvent roof to wall vent application.
The metal flashing is formed with a hook edge and cleated on 12 centers.
Click to enlarge make sure the sheathing wrap overlaps all step flashings.
Galvanized steel is a trusted low maintenance product that is known for durability.
Step 2 measure 3 out from the wall where the smartvent will bend up on the wall.
Where snow buildup is likely add a wide band of peel and stick membrane lapped over the step flashing but under the sheathing wrap.
Where a slope roof meets a sidewall slip the upper legs of the step flashing under the sheathing wrap see illustration.
The flashing extends onto the roof a minimum of 2 inches 4 inches is preferable in more severe climate areas.
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.
Flashing joints are lapped 6 in the direction of water flow.