The rubber boot is trimmed to fit around the pipe and then secured to the roof with screws and sealant.
How to flash a chimney on a steel roof.
Bend legs up the chimney sides about 1 inch.
Rubber boot kits can be purchased online or at a roofing supply store for about 15.
Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof.
Secure a shingle over the corner flashing using a hammer and roofing nail.
The flashing can be installed quickly and easily with kits that use rubber pipe boots.
Cut two opposing 45 degree notches into z closure to allow a 90 degree bend.
Apply butyl tape to the underside of the closure.
Place a small drop of caulk where the roof and chimney meet at the chimney corner.
Use metal screws or nails to hold the overlaps together then apply caulking material on the seams to seal them off.
Fold closure 90 degrees and.
Place a second piece of 8 inch 20 3 cm flashing against the chimney.
Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney.
Chimney pipes on metal roofs must be flashed in order to create a watertight seal around the pipe and prevent leaks through the roof.
Trim panels to fit around the chimney.
Installation takes about 15 minutes.
A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit.
Panels above the chimney should be removed.