Homepage metal roof the importance of installing metal roof chimney flashing for the home construction by rooflast posted on february 11 2020 february 11 2020 there is a case that you are living in an area with extreme weather.
Metal chimney flashing installation.
Pan flashing should extend at least 12 inches up the.
Apply sealant to sidewall flashing where pan flashing tabs will overlap.
A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit.
Align the chimney flashing over the hole so that it s centered and check with a level.
This is where you will hang the counter flashing.
Install two layers of butyl tape sealant under perimeter of pan flashing.
Secure a shingle over the corner flashing using a hammer and roofing nail.
Wood stove pipe flashing is incredibly important to protect both your stove and your roof.
Remove the flashing and cut away the shingles fig.
Then reach into the flashing and use a utility knife to scribe the shape and location of the chimney hole.
Use a reciprocating saw or sabre saw to cut through the roof decking fig.
Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney.
Later you ll seal the new metal saddle to this piece with additional strips of the membrane and then install roofing paper and shingles over the metal saddle.
Start the flashing job by installing the first piece of base flashing across the bottom of the chimney and over the top of the shingles photo 3.
If you were not provided with base flashing you can install step flashing up the side of the chimney.
Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof.
Safe and efficient chimney installation depends on the materials of your roof.
Cut an indent into the chimney with a diamond bit saw diamond grinder disc.
Place a second piece of 8 inch 20 3 cm flashing against the chimney.
When installing a wood stove at home it s important to think about the chimney.
The flashing should partially overlap the shingle that covers the first piece of flashing.
How to clean a chimney.
Cut and fold pan flashing to fold up the back of the chimney and over the sidewall trim.
Repeat sidewall flashing on opposite side of the chimney.