Roof Flashing Detail Connections

Flashings are an important part of the cladding design and have a significant impact on the aesthetic appearance of the building.

Roof flashing detail connections.

At the gable edge use a gable or sidewall flashing. Individual connections and connections within full scale roof systems were tested to quantify potential system effects. Large flashings are formed with a hook edge on the top and sides and cleated to the sheathing at 12 o c. To provide a drip edge allow an overhang of 1 to 2 inches at the eave.

The standing seams are laid flat 8 from the vertical wall folded 3 4 and secured with copper cleats spaced 12 o c. Hand driven and pneumatic fasteners were included in the test program. The lower edge is hemmed for stiffness. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.

Roof wall flashing detail specifications snafus. Step flashing protects the joints between the roof deck and chimneys or dormers. The trim and roofing sheet should be fastened every 12 to 24 inches along the gable edge. In our page top photo my grandson tanner gilligan points out the white caulk that was installed as a stopgap.

Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. Custom flashings to your requirements ask your local service centre for details. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. Drip edge metal valley flashing dormer chimney and kickout flashing are types of roof flashing that shed water away from the connections between roofs walls chimneys and other building assemblies.

The detail shows the method of flashing the head of a standing seam shed roof. This detail illustrates a method of flashing a ventilator on a sloped roof. Performance of conventional roof systems and components including ceiling joist to rafter connections and roof framing to wall connections. The base flashing extends onto the roof a minimum of 4 and is soldered to the ventilator.

Vent pipe flashing fits over flues or pipes. This article illustrates and discusses alternate or rather goofy attempts at roof wall intersection flashing to prevent leaks water damage and points out where leak risks may remain. Flashings are required to provide weather resistance for the various junctions on a roof or wall structure. Roof flashing large roof penetration 8 small roof penetration 8 change of pitch 8 mansard 9 expansion joint 10 ridge capping 10 raked roof 11 box gutter 11 barge gutter 12 barge capping 12 curved barge 12 parapet top 13 parapet to sheet connection 13 wall flashing mid wall connections 14 internal corner trim 15 internal corner.