Metal Roof Stone Chimney Flashing

As a rule chimneys are either masonry or metal.

Metal roof stone chimney flashing.

Flashing is often made of metal which is the norm on a metal roof. Fit an 8 inch 20 3 cm piece of square step flashing over the chimney s front corner. Round metal chimneys will be flashed much like pipes. Set the flashing aside.

Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney. Some chimneys are clad in wood stucco or aluminum siding. Place a small drop of caulk where the roof and chimney meet at the chimney corner. Stone is probably the most common because it offers a natural look and appealing atmosphere to your home.

However stone chimneys can also prove to be the most problematic because they are one of the most difficult metal flashing to install and often times they leak causing substantial water damage to the roof and other areas of the home. Slide sidewall flashing into place and fasten into the chimney with masonry anchors. Apply sealant to the apron where sidewall flashings will overlap. Typically chimney flashings are more complex than other types of roof flashings and are a common source of roof leaks.

Each leg should be about 6 in. Chimney flashing is actually a two part affair. Fasten apron into the chimney with masonry anchors. Cut the bottom of the sidewall flashing at 45 degrees and the top such that it will bend around the uphill side of the chimney.

Chimney flashing kits are normally composed by 3 parts. The first part is a one piece pan that is bent at a right angle and laid with one leg against the chimney and the other on the roof. Riverside custom fabricates all chimney flashing kits sold. This way you can get the precise fit for your chimney.

Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof. Cut the side cap flashing to fit the angle of the roof so it overlaps each lower cap flashing at least 2 in. A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit. It s typically made of thin pieces of impenetrable material which inhibits water leaking around the chimney preserving the building from moisture and mold issues.

The junction between a roof and a chimney is one of the most prone to leak in a roof. The front back and side flashing metal. Bend a piece of cap flashing to fit around the top corner of the chimney and add the cap flashing across the back of the chimney. Flashing is a method of weatherproofing the base of a chimney.