How to flash a metal roof.
How to install roof flashing for vent pipe.
After selecting an area to install from inside the building square the template between the roof rafters and outline with a marker.
How to install flashing around a vent pipe five steps to replace a vent pipe flashing 1.
Using a sawzall cut any roofing nails in the area of the lower mounting plate flush with the sheathing.
Use roofing nails to install the l shaped flashing flush with the roof and wall then cover it with roofing cement and reattach the roofer s felt.
Carefully remove all the shingles from the flashing.
Apply the last row of shingles that is just below the vent pipe as shown in figure 1.
Remove the old and clean the pipe.
Begin by removing the shingles at the affected area and removing old flashing if present.
Figure 1 install shingles just below vent pipe.
Slide the new flashing over the vent pipe and under the shingles above the pipe.
Be sure to clean the outside of the pipe from old caulk that could be in the way of the flashing.
Center the pipe in the flashing and push the flexible front corners up or down so that the flashing pipe is parallel to the vent pipe.
The neck of the flashing should fit snugly around the pipe.
Then nail the new l shaped flashing under the builder s felt but above the fascia board.
Pull the old flashing up over the vent pipe and scrape any old caulk and debris off the roof.
Next use a reciprocating saw with a rough in blade to cut the out the marked template.
Hammer the nails into the top and sides of the flashing.
A quick step by step guide on how to flash a metal roof.
Apply the roofing felt on the roof cutting a hole for the vent pipe.
The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.
To make the installation easier you can turn the flashing as you lower it in place.
While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.
Continue the next row of shingles cutting a hole for the vent pipe.
1 remove nails holding down shingles above the pip.