Front Porch Roof Flashing

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Front porch roof flashing.

Flashing a patio roof ledger unless it will be protected from rain by the house s eaves or a solid roof a roof ledger that is fastened directly to a house with wood siding should be capped with galvanized metal z flashing that tucks up under siding to prevent water from seeping in behind it. Where the porch roof framing meets the exterior wall proper flashing is crucial to prevent run off water from penetrating the seam between the roof and wall which would result in a leaky porch. Use the metal break tool to bend the flashing lengthwise in the middle according to the angle of the roof joint. If the leak is dripping down just right in front of the house then there is a problem with the flashing connecting the roof to the exterior walls of the house.

Lay the cut flashing down at the corner over a shingle that is already in place. Flashing is a thin strip of weatherproof material installed to deflect water from seals and joints to protect your porch and home from damage. Step 6 make a 10 degree bend on the shingle edge of the flashing approximately 1 2 inch from the edge. 4 inches should go up the house wall and 4 inches should go on top of the porch roof shingles.

Gently hammer the 45 degree cut around the corner of the porch roof seam. The corner cut should be facing upwards. This flashing has two sides one connected just on top of the porch roof and the other to the exterior wall. Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights.

It protects the ledger from prematurely rotting away which in turn protects you and your family. If you have problems with your porch roof leaking it is often due to poorly installed flashing or a lack of flashing altogether. More project and tips. Most flashing is 8 inches wide.

Front porch ledger flashing works for decks as well ledger flashing installation is critical in building a front porch or deck. Continue reading below our video of the day.