Improper installation of flashing where roofing shingles meet vinyl siding.
Flashing shingles to siding.
First step flashing must be installed before the siding so that the siding can cover the top of the flashing.
Second step flashing needs to extend 8 to 14 inches above the shingles according to the national roofing contractors association nrca.
Flashing serves a single.
On a wall to be covered with wood cement board vinyl or metal siding the step flashing and associated roofing must be installed first so the siding can cover the top of the step flashing on.
They extend the course 3 8 1 2 inch past the starter course then nail in place then install step flashing then the next course and so on up the roof.
Roof side flashing should be folded down over facing boards along roof lines.
If this is a repair job the siding must also be removed and replaced with the flashing.
Videos roofing wrb flashing siding exterior trim plumbing electrical galvanic corrosion explained contact between dissimilar metals like copper fittings threaded into steel pipe or copper flashing fastened with steel nails sets up an electro chemical reaction that causes corrosion and leads.
Take the first flashing piece at roof bottom and slice it at around 4 inches with tin snips.
However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding.
It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc.
Installing new shingles is a major investment for most homeowners so it makes good sense to take steps to protect the integrity of the roof for as long as possible.
How to install step flashing.
Improper installation of flashing where roofing shingles meet vinyl siding.
If the shingle already has flashing on it the kickout flashing has to slip beneath it and you ll have to loosen or remove siding to do this.
Vertical edges need to be bent at 45 degrees angles in order to create kick out.
If the sidewall is stucco or solid wood like ours and you can t open it to get flashing behind it continue the step flashing to the peak of the roof then cover the step flashing with cap flashing.
Here silva and the apprentices are installing architectural shingles.
In certain instances flashing may need to be installed on the exterior of siding.
