Flashing Around Chimney Tile Roof

Materials required 26 gauge galvanized sheet steel for prefabricated pieces drive in expanding anchors galvanized coil stock galvanized front base flashing galvanized step flashing polyurethane caulk self adhering roofing membrane ice and water barrier.

Flashing around chimney tile roof.

Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof. To achieve this level of protection around a chimney you will need metal flashing at least 9 inches wide. Roofing and roof repair 101 is a video series showing you tips and tricks. In order to effectively repair the flashing must be replaced.

Place a second piece of 8 inch 20 3 cm flashing against the chimney. Damaged or improperly installed roof flashing especially around the chimney or dormer is one of the most common causes of roof leaks. Seal the seam between the cap and step flashing with urethane roofing cement or silicone caulking compound as shown at right. Secure a shingle over the corner flashing using a hammer and roofing nail.

According to the federal emergency management agency fema improper roof flashing could lead to wood rot and even deck collapse. By climbing on the roof money can be saved on calling a roofer. West coast roofer shows a tile roof tune up done on a roof in aliso viejo ca. The proper way to install all counterflashing is the cut in method or to cut a groove into the masonry surface.

Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney. Renew flashing seals by chipping out the old mortar and caulking along the edges of the flashing. The chimney and roof are exposed to all the elements and a lot of wear and tear occurs over time. This is especially true for chimney counterflashing and even more so for chimneys that are made from stone.

Use special masonry caulk to seal the joints between the flashing and the chimney. Create a pan effect with the flashing folding it to extend 2 inches under the clay tiles. Flashing is the last defensive stop before water penetration. The flashing should partially overlap the shingle that covers the first piece of flashing.