How To Flash A Chimney On A Shingle Roof

A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit.

How to flash a chimney on a shingle roof.

Trim panels to fit around the chimney. Secure a shingle over the corner flashing using a hammer and roofing nail. The flashing should partially overlap the shingle that covers the first piece of flashing. Bend legs up the chimney sides about 1 inch.

Nail it to the roof along the top edge. Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof. Slide the prebent and soldered chimney saddle into place behind the chimney. Along the edges or closer if necessary to flatten the metal.

Galvanized roofing nails about every 6 in. Apply butyl tape to the underside of the closure. It is a time consuming process. Panels above the chimney should be removed.

Place a second piece of 8 inch 20 3 cm flashing against the chimney. Secure a shingle over the second piece of flashing with a nail. Tools you will need for roofing from amazon bostitch coil nailer https amzn to 2u1v8e2 shingle remover https amzn to 2fzu5wf roof snake https amzn to 2. Cut two opposing 45 degree notches into z closure to allow a 90 degree bend.

In most cases it is essential to use a skilled craftsman to wrap a layer of the rubber material into a step flashing and then counter flash with aluminum or copper.