How To Flash Roof To Wall On Channel Cedar Siding

In all cases make sure to detail the flashing membrane so that it sheds water.

How to flash roof to wall on channel cedar siding.

Once the flexible flashing is set i apply a piece of housewrap along the wall where the fascia meets it. Natural siding boards are designed to expand and contract with the elements and we do not want any adhesive to prevent their natural movement. We only caulk butt joints on cedar siding if previously caulked. I cut the tape so that it laps onto the housewrap above and 3 in.

The roofer stopped his aluminum step flashing at the roofs edge. Improper roof and side wall flashing. Fiber cement boards are caulked only when there is no metal flashing behind them. Fold the roof side of the flashing down over the facing board along the roof.

Vaught roofing roofing blog how to install step flashing where roof adjoins siding how to install step flashing where roof adjoins siding posted march 4 2017 filed under roof installation roof repair maintenance. 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. Above a lower roof where it abuts the wall. Above the roof sheathing.

Slip in the flashing. Where an attached backyard deck meets the house. Nail it to the sidewall or glue it if nailing isn t possible. Cover with cap flashing.

The siding contractor then came and he failed to add continue the flashing off the roof and over lap the siding. It should tuck under the sheathing wrap above and over the flashing below. Finally the builder and inspector missed it. Lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing.

The problem was communication and basic flashing knowledge. Under the eaves of a roof with little overhang and no gutters. Slice along the bend line about 4 inches into the first piece of flashing at the bottom of the roof with tin snips.