How To Flash Roof To Wall On Channel Cedar Siding

Fiber cement boards are caulked only when there is no metal flashing behind them.

How to flash roof to wall on channel cedar siding.

Natural siding boards are designed to expand and contract with the elements and we do not want any adhesive to prevent their natural movement. Improper roof and side wall flashing. The problem was communication and basic flashing knowledge. Cover with cap flashing.

Once the flexible flashing is set i apply a piece of housewrap along the wall where the fascia meets it. Check out our recommended tools right here. The roofer stopped his aluminum step flashing at the roofs edge. I cut the tape so that it laps onto the housewrap above and 3 in.

Flexible flashing tape seals the eave to the wall. Nail it to the sidewall or glue it if nailing isn t possible. Above a lower roof where it abuts the wall. It should tuck under the sheathing wrap above and over the flashing below.

Lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing. The siding contractor then came and he failed to add continue the flashing off the roof and over lap the siding. I use a wide piece of flexible flashing tape to protect the area between the subfascia and the wall. Finally the builder and inspector missed it.

If the kick out and step flashing can t tuck behind the siding screw on cap flashing to cover it then caulk along the top. Above the roof sheathing. Slip in the flashing. Vaught roofing roofing blog how to install step flashing where roof adjoins siding how to install step flashing where roof adjoins siding posted march 4 2017 filed under roof installation roof repair maintenance.

Where an attached backyard deck meets the house. In all cases make sure to detail the flashing membrane so that it sheds water. Under the eaves of a roof with little overhang and no gutters.