Step 3 nail up the drip edge.
How to install copper roof flashing.
Basically you insert the copper into the 3 8 end and fold over.
Cut some membrane material to seal between the vent flashing and the roof and cut an opening for the vent.
Hometime the nationally syndicated diy program on pbs recently aired an episode demonstrating how to install a timber shed roof and explained the importance of using copper flashing.
It may be quite a labor but it pays off with a strong roof.
Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.
Advice on installing copper valleys w shaped valley flashing should be a minimum of 18 wide overall.
While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.
You can see how they look in pic 8.
Installing copper flashing when installing copper flashing on your roof use 6 to 7 inch wide strips of copper sheeting which are available at roofing supply stores.
Run the strips under a row of.
Step 5 interlock shingle 2 to the first row and continue this pattern up to the top of the roof.
Here is a guide on how to install lead flashing to your roof.
Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle.
Apply a thin bead of silicone around the opening of the vent pipe area and lay the membrane in place.
Step 4 start the first course of shingle 1.
Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails.
If you were going to bend the center ridge to a height of 1 1 2 inches then you would need to start with a piece at least 21 inches wide.
Each side of the valley flashing should run up the side of the roof at least 9 inches.
Next place your vent flashing on top of the membrane.
The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.
