Starter Flashing Roof

At the roof s rake edges the starter doesn t necessarily perform that joint covering function it performs at the eave but it is integral in the roof s overall wind resistance.

Starter flashing 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. The gibraltar stainless steel roof starter flashing is made from corrosion resistant stainless steel. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. The flashing shall be a minimum of 4 inches 102 mm high and 4 inches 102 mm wide.

The wide deck nailing flange provides a straight and level surface for the starter course of shingles. Storm proof roof 2. A starter flashing is installed along the base of the eave to provide an attachment point for the shingles and to ensure water cannot enter the roof system. Continuous flashing is sometimes seen where a roof meets a sidewall but in the long run step flashing will do a better job of preventing water leaks.

If there is a gutter the membrane need to be behind the gutter ie between the gutter and the fascia board and the fascia portion of the starter flashing should be outside the inner. Edge flashing and starter strip roofs peel off from the edges so it is critical to hold them tight with the roof deck sealed on the outside we turn to flashing the edges with metal and membranes metal drip edge flashing. Jamsill guard sill pan flashing 4 5625 in x 40 in plastic step flashing. Even if one piece of step flashing fails the flashing and shingle below it start the.

Velux c01 c04 c06 shingle roof aluminum deck mount skylight flashing kit. The short face will not interfere with most gutter installations. This flashing provides protection from water damage along the eaves of a roof. Owens corning starter strip shingle helps save time by eliminating the need to cut shingles to create a starter row.

The continuous sealant ensures an effective seal between the starter and the first course of shingles. At the end of the vertical sidewall the step flashing shall be turned out in a manner that directs water away from the wall and onto the roof and or gutter while this is a nice diagram of how these flashings work don t forget our 5 th design rule. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. The wide deck nailing flange provides a straight and level surface for the starter course of shingles.

This flashing provides protection from water damage along the eaves of a roof. Step flashing redirects the water back onto the shingle. The gibraltar galvanized roof starter flashing is made from reliable 28 gauge galvanized steel. For pricing and availability.

Model edl c06 0000b.