How To Install A Metal Roof Around A Chimney

Trim panels to fit around the chimney.

How to install a metal roof around a chimney.

Place the chimney where it would be related to the stove and mark the center of the chimney on the ceiling. Cut two opposing 45 degree notches into z closure to allow a 90 degree bend. Drill a small hole in this spot to mark the chimney s center. Take your first sheet of metal and place it on the roof so that it overhangs the edge at least 3 4 in 1 9 cm.

Bend legs up the chimney sides about 1 inch. Panels above the chimney should be removed. The metal i m using is called crinkle black i purchased all my materials at h. This video shows how to install chimney flashing with standing seam panels.

A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit. Using a compass draw out the chimney s diameter. Nail it to the roof along the top edge. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.

Fold closure 90 degrees and. Take care the first piece is aligned precisely perpendicular square to the edge. Galvanized roofing nails about every 6 in. Seal the sides of the chimney with prebent pieces of step flashing under each course of shingles photos 4 and 5.

When installing a chimney for a wood stove on a metal roof you ll first need to assess the position. In cottage country muskoka where the snow is plentiful here is how to resolve snow and ice issues on. Apply butyl tape to the underside of the closure. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart down the entire piece of metal.

Steel roofing is great but can bring on new problems. Along the edges or closer if necessary to flatten the metal.