Wood Siding Roof Flashing

It is at the back of the porch roof where the roof meets the house siding.

Wood siding roof flashing.

Or pull the nails out of the closest layer of siding and slip the flashing up under it and hopefully under the moisture barrier. Buyers of our house want us to fix the roof flashing. L shaped flashing is a versatile general use flashing used where a uniform or strengthened finish is needed on a 90 surface. Roof flashing under wood siding.

Traditionally the flashing was installed and hidden under the siding. There is another place that roof flashing has now invaded. We discuss the importance of keeping wood siding clear of the roof surface the need for flashing at the dormer side to roof intersection and the need for counter flashing at step flashing along the same roof wall intersection. Since pressure treated wood is corrosive to aluminum it s best to use membranes plastics or corrosion resistant metals.

Failing to replace step flashings when a cedar shake roof is replaced with a composition shingle roof. Wood trim and siding should always be installed with an air gap when installed at a roof ground or concrete contact area. If the shingle already has flashing on it the kickout flashing has to slip beneath it and you ll have to loosen or remove siding to do this. Step flashings on a cedar shake roof are typically installed every 10 inches.

This article series provides details of building flashing details at roofs walls dormers foundation tops building walls exterior trim wall corners and roof wall intersection flashing to prevent leaks water damage. We had the roof installed 1 5 years ago and i asked the roofer to come back and fix the flashing as there was a 10 year workmanship warranty. If the sidewall is stucco or solid wood like ours and you can t open it to get flashing behind it continue the step flashing to the peak of the roof then cover the step flashing with cap flashing photo 2. Adding a second flashing either peel and stick membrane or metal flashing between the sheathing and ledger as shown is a worthwhile backup should any water get over around or through punctures in the cap flashing.

Siding details at roof wall joint step flashings to avoid rot. The only way is to cut a groove in the siding and flash the roof wall intersection. The gibraltar building products l flashing protects your home the gibraltar building products l flashing protects your home from moisture infiltration where your wall meets your roof. Stop wood sidings at least 1 inch short of the bottom leg at step flashings and other roof flashings.

Click to enlarge any image otherwise water will wick up into the flashing leading to paint failures and decay see figure 1 6 above left. Imo and that is all it is. Today the flashing is on top of the siding.