Nailing Down Roof Flashing

Renew flashing seals by chipping out old caulking and mortar along the edges of the flashing.

Nailing down roof flashing.

Gaf m weld 6 in. These solid copper nails are the type recommended for use with many major brands of tile and slate roofing and are the most compatible nails for use with copper flashing the full 3 8 head gives good bearing pressure on roofing and flashing material. Aluminum gray roof flashing model 12953 9 89 9. When the nails are overdriven the heads of the nails punch right through the mat of the shingle.

Recaulk the joints between the roof and the flashing. Then set the piece down. Overlap two pieces of flashing that meet end to end by at least 1 inch. It s much easier to reseal the flashing than it is to patch a water stained wall or ceiling.

Oatey no calk 3 in. How to nail down roll roofing step 1. Cover the valley of the roof. White adjustable m vent roofing vent sbs flashing for low slope roofs model 4m23920mw 102 71 102 71.

Fasten loose nails and cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement. Once you ve shingled up to the sidewall cut a piece of step flashing at a 45º angle from the outside corner to the bent seam. Bend it back so that it overlaps the corner flashing. Install the drip edge by fitting it on the roof eave pushing it tightly against the edge of the plywood and nailing or screwing it down.

How to install step flashing with a wall corner step three. Nail down the 18 inch roll roofing sheet that it is covering the valley. Ring shank holds tight. Fasten drip edge on eaves with galvanized nails and a hammer about 12 inches.

Bend it down and back to sit flat on the corner. The valley of the roof is the point on the roof where the two sides meet. Space the fasteners by about 12 inches. The nails should start.

Use 1 inch galvanized roofing nails or 3 4 inch exterior screws. When the pressure is set too high the nails simply get driven into the shingles too far. Nail metal drip edge flashing which bends over the roof and down the edge of the facing board on all roof edges. Then sink two nails in the wall near the top one on each face.

Make corner flashing from step flashing. Nail it in place with two nails one. Hammer one nail to the. Make sure that the roof is completely clean.

Many roofers use pneumatic nail guns to nail down the shingles.