Water and ledgers don t mix and that is why most fail.
How to attach roof flashing to brick.
Properly installed flashing covers the seam between the wall and the roof and directs water onto the roof.
It is commonly used in two story and side split houses.
If the roof runs flat up against the brick wall you must install the roof side of the flashing either under the last layer of shingles or over the roof material if it is metal.
The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.
Like ledger flashing installing brick flashing is not difficult to do and will extend the life of your front porch or deck.
Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.
Use a good masonry sealer and spread it over the area where you are going to place the metal roof flashing.
These kinds of houses often have a roof that butts against a wall.
Metal roof flashing can be use to seal gaps between roof walls.
Make sure the inside corners of the supporting masonry are at least 4 inches above the roof deck.
This sealer will help the adhesive stick to the mortar much better.
A 2x4 laid on the roof is a good way to gauge this.
Metal roof flashing is a galvanized sheet metal bent at right angles with about eight to 12 inches on each side of the angle.
To prevent wood rot it is important to install flashing over your ledger board properly.
Step 4 spread roof cement.
Starting at the lowest part of the roof completely cover all three exposed surfaces of the block with peel and stick membrane.
This leaves enough room for the vertical leg of the step flashing.
While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.
Follow the photo for illustrated instructions.
Install base flashing under shingles or over metal roofing material.
