How To Install Roof Flashing Vent Pipe
The metal i m using is called crinkle black i purchased all my materials at h.
How to install roof flashing vent pipe. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. However over time the flashing can wear out and allow water to penetrate the interior of your home. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. Do not over nail nail only where and when necessary.
This helps to prevent water from getting in the sides. In this video i cover installing a roof boot for a vent pipe in a metal roof. Where nails have been used apply some asphalt cement over the head of the nail to ensure a watertight seal. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.
Installing a new pipe vent flashing is easy and can be done in a short time. The tools needed are readily available at your local home improvement store. Figure 3 install flashing vent pipe boot over vent pipe. Place the next course of shingles over the vent boot and install with a layer of asphalt cement.
Make sure to nail the flashing in the places that are. Roof flashing is standard around any pipe vent. Once you ve placed the flashing on the pipe make sure the pipe doesn t move pulling the rubber gasket out of place.