Slip in the flashing.
How to flash a chimney with vinyl siding.
Create two columns of.
Leave a 1 4 inch gap between the step flashing and wood siding or cement board.
Then an ice water shield underlayment must be installed around the chimney.
This is why there are drain holes at the bottom of the laps to let it back out.
Install siding on the walls down to the flashing.
Screw pressure treated 2 by 4s vertically to the surface of your chimney with masonry screws and a power driver.
If the kick out and step flashing can t tuck behind the siding screw on cap flashing to cover it then caulk along the top.
Wall flashing where siding meets a chimney originally posted by michael thomas.
Cover with cap flashing.
Nail j channel for vinyl or metal siding onto the flashing.
On a vinyl job moisture gains access to the back side of the vinyl at all sorts of points.
Lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing.
Siding on the chimney should never be hot to the touch when your fireplace is in use.
Set up a ladder to install furring on the higher portion of the chimney.
Nail it to the sidewall or glue it if nailing isn t possible.
The best solution is to contact a certified chimney sweep to inspect your chimney and determine the root cause of the problem.
Gable ends are their own can of worms as reguards uphill chimney flashings.
How to use siding on a chimney.