Low Slope Roof Flashing

2 where the roof is not visible consider upgrading to a single ply roofing intended for low slope roofs.

Low slope roof flashing.

Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout. Flashing a wood framed chimney is like flashing a dormer except there s no roof behind it to direct uphill water away without protection water can leak into the joint and rot your walls. Base flashing is basically a continuation of the roof membrane. Visiting my sister marlene in thunder bay this summer 2012 there was as usual a project like every other time.

Although surprisingly there was only one leak in the old roof. These systems rely on overlapping elements roofing felts shingles tiles and flashing details to redirect the rainfall. Select store buy. Low slope roof flashing generally flashing is considered an accessory but is discussed here because it is the most common source of roof problems.

Low slope roof slip metal flashing for the roofing industry is available in standard 10 lengths from sheet metal supply. Go to next page. The pitch of the roof provides the gravity and the detailing provides the redirection. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.

Base flashing and counter flashing also known as cap flashing. Ship to store free. There are two types of flashing installed on a low slope roof. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.

Normally used with a low slope. However in low slope roofing systems it is easier for water to accumulate. Proper flashing methods for low slope roofs 1. To seal the juncture of the roof membrane with other building components such as walls edges and penetrations.

Add to list click to add item white membrane low slope roofing skylight flashing 8 x14 to your list. For a low slope residential roof there are two main options. 1 cover the entire surface with a self adhesive flashing membrane such as grace ice water shield there are many. Go to previous page.

To connect the flashing material to other building materials such as masonry concrete metal and wood.