Installing Metal Roof Around Chimney

This is our third episode in our series on metal roofing involving chimney flashing.

Installing metal roof around chimney.

Apply butyl tape to the underside of the closure. Panels above the chimney should be removed. Cut two opposing 45 degree notches into z closure to allow a 90 degree bend. Using a compass draw out the chimney s diameter.

In this video i cover installing a roof boot for a vent pipe in a metal roof. Place the chimney where it would be related to the stove and mark the center of the chimney on the ceiling. Installing chimney flashing on a metal roof is a laborious business but if you love to work with your hands and you want to save some money on professional fees you may want to try doing this carpentry job on your own. In addition to the saddle you ll need the following sheet metal parts see figure a.

More than the width of the chimney. Winter is coming and we are getting ready. Steel roofing is great but can bring on new problems. Obadiah s cassey dare shows you how to install metal roof flashing on our hot tub s boiler room.

When installing a chimney for a wood stove on a metal roof you ll first need to assess the position. Some lumberyards stock a dormer flashing. Prebent step flashing 8 x 8 in. A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit.

Trim panels to fit around the chimney. Order about 12 in. Roofers call these shingle tins. To help you install chimney flashing on a metal roof here are some tips for you.

You ll need one for. Drill a small hole in this spot to mark the chimney s center. Fold closure 90 degrees and.