Brick Chimney Flashing Metal Roof

Chimney flashing can allow roof leaks in the transition area between the chimney and the roofing materials.

Brick chimney flashing metal roof. It s important to differentiate water coming into the firebox which could simply be entering through an uncovered flue. A well flashed chimney with a kit from riverside is key in avoiding any problems. A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit. Panels above the chimney should be removed.

As a rule chimneys are either masonry or metal. Apply butyl tape to the underside of the closure. It comes in 10 foot lengths or for step flashing 6 inch lengths. Round metal chimneys will be flashed much like pipes.

Some chimneys are clad in wood stucco or aluminum siding. Place a second piece of 8 inch 20 3 cm flashing against the chimney. This way you can get the precise fit for your chimney. Trim panels to fit around the chimney.

Fold closure 90 degrees and. Riverside custom fabricates all chimney flashing kits sold. The front back and side flashing metal. Materials required 26 gauge galvanized sheet steel for prefabricated pieces drive in expanding anchors galvanized coil stock galvanized front base flashing galvanized step flashing polyurethane caulk self adhering roofing membrane ice and water barrier.

Metal flashing against brick metal roof flashing is a galvanized sheet metal that is bent at a 90 degree angle about 8 to 12 inches on each side of the angle. Don t get fooled by the dozens of profiteers selling metal in a box make your flashing experience a worry free one. If this is the case the chimney may simply need a chimney cap. Secure a shingle over the corner flashing using a hammer and roofing nail.

Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof. It is used to seal the gap between walls and intersecting roofs. Chimney flashing kits are normally composed by 3 parts. Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney.

Cut two opposing 45 degree notches into z closure to allow a 90 degree bend. 4 32x6 counter flashings. Bend legs up the chimney sides about 1 inch. The junction between a roof and a chimney is one of the most prone to leak in a roof.

12 8x7 step flashings flashing kit material is 0 0162 aluminum 26 gauge 0 172 after painting. 1 32x12 cricket flashing.