Nail Roof Flashing

How to install step flashing with a wall corner step three.

Nail roof flashing.

Fasten loose nails and cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement. Ring shank holds tight. 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. Re shingle roof valleys install ice and water shield under shingles or install metal roof flashing and re shingle the valley.

Renew flashing seals by chipping out old caulking and mortar along the edges of the flashing. If shingles get lifted or torn from high winds the damaged shingle exposes. Ensure it sits flat and extends at least 8 inches above the shingles. Hammer one nail to the.

It s much easier to reseal the flashing than it is to patch a water stained wall or ceiling. Then set the piece down. Bend it back so that it overlaps the corner flashing. Recaulk the joints between the roof and the flashing.

Roof nail leaks can happen when roof nails have been loosened slightly from high winds or have simply pulled out over time. Step 6 make a 10 degree bend on the shingle edge of the flashing approximately 1 2 inch from the edge. Most flashing is 8 inches wide. 4 inches should go up the house wall and 4 inches should go on top of the porch roof shingles.