Installing New Cedar Siding Before Roofing Flashing For Roofing

Posted march 4 2017 filed under roof installation roof repair maintenance.

Installing new cedar siding before roofing flashing for roofing. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. Siding should be 4 to 6 in. On a wall to be covered with wood cement board vinyl or metal siding the step flashing and associated roofing must be installed first so the siding can cover the top of the step flashing on.

Tips on installing cedar siding. It typically involves the complete removal of the existing siding the installation of a moisture barrier and reflashing of all windows and doors before the new siding is installed. Bent into an l shape. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.

Galvanized sheet metal bent at a 90 degree angle i e. Step flashing is used to provide a water tight connection where roofing adjoins a vertical juncture. Replacing the siding on your home is not a simple process. Damp ground or new concrete place a moisture barrier under the siding.

I made this video this morning and i hope it help explain the flashing wall detail where the siding meets the roof. There are also some specific handling and installation techniques and tools required. Flashing before installing siding make sure that flashings are installed to prevent moisture from entering wall and roof spaces. This flashing is typically field fabricated from a sheet of 26 ga.