How To Flash A Metal Roof Around A Chimney

A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit.

How to flash a metal roof around a chimney.

This video shows how to install chimney flashing with standing seam panels. The video features union s advantage lok ii standing seam roofing panel which is. Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof. Fit an 8 inch 20 3 cm piece of square step flashing over the chimney s front corner.

Chimney pipes on metal roofs must be flashed in order to create a watertight seal around the pipe and prevent leaks through the roof. The flashing can be installed quickly and easily with kits that use rubber pipe boots. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. 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 edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. Flashing is a method of weatherproofing the base of a chimney. Flashing is often made of metal which is the norm on a metal roof. The rubber boot is trimmed to fit around the pipe and then secured to the roof with screws and sealant.

Place a small drop of caulk where the roof and chimney meet at the chimney corner. Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. Pound the flashing into the grooves and fasten with the drive in expanding anchors.