Flashing Above Roof Behind Brick

Continue reading below our video of the day step 1 choose what kind of metal flashing you need.

Flashing above roof behind brick.

The metal flashing is formed with a hook edge and cleated on 12 centers. If the roof runs flat up against the brick. Keep doing this until you run out of stepped blocks. Metal roof flashing is a galvanized sheet metal bent at right angles with about eight to 12 inches on each side of the angle.

Install base flashing under shingles or over metal roofing material. Flashing joints are lapped 6 in the direction of water flow. The flashing extends onto the roof a minimum of 2 inches 4 inches is preferable in more severe climate areas. And 3 cap the block with membrane overlapping the first two pieces and bridging the gap between the block and the wall sheathing.

Install the flashing before you finish the top of the brick wall as the flashing must go behind the siding as well as behind and under the top row of bricks that angle outward to cover the top. The flashing extends up the wall at least 4. Choose the appropriate flashing size. 2 fold a vertical strip into the inside corner extending it above the top of the block so that the next layer of flashing will cover it shingle style.

Usually 8 inch flashing will work but any size will work well.