Install Flashing Roof Chimney

Cut base flashing then attach the base flashing.

Install flashing roof chimney.

As you roof along a chimney alternate shingles and l shaped pieces of step flashing. Step flashing on roof peak. How to flash a chimney 6 steps with wikihow place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof secure a shingle over the corner flashing using a hammer and roofing nail place a second piece of 8 inch 20 3 cm flashing against the chimney the flashing should partially overlap the shingle that covers the first piece of flashing installing chimney flashing add step flashing and the chimney saddle install flashing around the corners. Set the flashing aside.

Use the tin snips to cut a piece of galvanized flashing 10 inches longer than the width of the chimney. Counterflashing will cover the tops of the step flashing. Begin by applying masonry primer to the base of the chimney. Installing chimney flashing gather all materials first then remove old flashing.

Cut a piece of prebent base flashing to fit across the front of the. How to install a chimney for a wood stove on a metal roof metal roof stove pipe flashing. Then spread the plastic roofing cement along the base flashing sheet underside and simply place the flashing around the base of the chimney and over the shingles. Place a small drop of caulk where the roof and chimney meet at the chimney corner.

For extra protection run a bead of urethane between the step flashing and the chimney. Install front base flashing. Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and. Roof shingle over step flashing.

This will be the starter strip for the flashing. If you do not wish to form your own corner flashing you can buy pre bent pieces and cut them to size or use a piece of corrugated aluminum which is easier to bend. Pry chisel and scrape off old metal flashings and roofing cement. Cut a channel in the masonry joint across the upper side of the chimney at the same height as the joint where the upper edges of the last piece of flashing install at each side.

Use mortar nails to secure the base flashing to the chimney. Measure the width of the chimney. Start at the front side and lowest side of the chimney bend the flashing horizontally and follow the roof angle where it meets the chimney line. Fit an 8 inch 20 3 cm piece of square step flashing over the chimney s front corner.

Flashing is a method of weatherproofing the base of a chimney. Bend the corner flashing tightly around the corner. A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit. 9 measure and cut a.

A different type of flashing is a chimney pipe boot. Press the flashing into the urethane to achieve a positive seal. Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney.