Nail Roof Flashing

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Nail roof flashing. Fasten loose nails and cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement. Use the metal break tool to bend the flashing lengthwise in the middle according to the angle of the roof joint. Bend it back so that it overlaps the corner flashing. Then set the piece down.

It s much easier to reseal the flashing than it is to patch a water stained wall or ceiling. Recaulk the joints between the roof and the flashing. How to install step flashing with a wall corner step three. Ring shank holds tight.

Re shingle roof valleys install ice and water shield under shingles or install metal roof flashing and re shingle the valley. If shingles get lifted or torn from high winds the damaged shingle exposes. Renew flashing seals by chipping out old caulking and mortar along the edges of the flashing. These solid copper nails are the type recommended for use with many major brands of tile and slate roofing and are the most compatible nails for use with copper flashing the full 3 8 head gives good bearing pressure on roofing and flashing material.

Step 6 make a 10 degree bend on the shingle edge of the flashing approximately 1 2 inch from the edge. Diamond point makes driving easy. 4 inches should go up the house wall and 4 inches should go on top of the porch roof shingles. Roof nail leaks can happen when roof nails have been loosened slightly from high winds or have simply pulled out over time.