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How to cut and bend roof flashing.
If you do not wish to form your own corner flashing you can buy pre bent pieces and cut them to size or use a piece of corrugated aluminum which is easier to bend.
Cut the flashing off of the roll.
Roof shingle over step flashing.
Most flashing is made of galvanized metal but diy ers may prefer aluminum flashing because it s easier to bend.
His goofy commentary aside samurai carpenter offers some good tips for cutting coil stock and bending metal flashing including how to make a hem.
Bend the corner flashing tightly around the corner.
Run the base flashing 4 to 5 in.
At the end of the video he shows an interesting technique for making end dams on top of head casing flashing.
Step flashing on roof peak.
Lay the flashing flat on the ground.
Most flashing products are designed for easy installation and if the material is installed correctly then your roof shouldn t leak.
The first bending two pieces and caulking the joint photos 1 3 is the most common because you can do it on the spot with the flashing at hand.
Measure the length of aluminum flashing that you need for your roofing project using a tape measure.
By attaching a brake mounted slitter to the brake you can make any necessary cuts with the metal flashing already clamped down.
Bend up the end of the flashing by hand to create a 90 degree angle.
Position a long wooden board lengthwise along the point where you want to.
It happens to be code in canada.
It is best to use a scrap piece of flashing first to make sure that your cut will be accurate.
Bend the flap down and nail along the top edge.
There are two good ways to handle corner flashing.
Beyond the dormer and cut the top section along the dormer edge.
How to bend aluminum flashing.
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