How To Flash A Chimney Pipe On A Metal Roof

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How to flash a chimney pipe on a metal roof.

The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. Metal roof stove pipe flashing flashing is a method of weatherproofing the base of a chimney. I prefer to use a dsa flashing also known as a dead soft aluminum flashing. Following is the proceedure for installing the dsa flashing.

Chimney pipes on metal roofs must be flashed in order to create a watertight seal around the pipe and prevent leaks through the roof. Chimney flashing is a generic term for any metal or rubber boot used when a vent pipe passes through a roof. This video shows how to install chimney flashing with standing seam panels. Cut the side cap flashing to fit the angle of the roof so it overlaps each lower cap flashing at least 2 in.

Pound the flashing into the grooves and fasten with the drive in expanding anchors. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. The video features union s advantage lok ii standing seam roofing panel which is. This flashing is super thin and very flexible to curve around the humps in the metal roofing.

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. Place a second piece of 8 inch 20 3 cm flashing against the chimney. The rubber boot is trimmed to fit around the pipe and then secured to the roof with screws and sealant. How to install a flashing on a metal roof.

The flashing should partially overlap the shingle that covers the first piece of flashing. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. The flashing can be installed quickly and easily with kits that use rubber pipe boots. A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit.

You can call us with any questions you may have. Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney.