Roof Wall Flashing Inspection

Flashing joints are lapped 6 in the direction of water flow.

Roof wall flashing inspection.

The metal flashing is formed with a hook edge and cleated on 12 centers. Must be kept up off the surface of the roof a minimum 1 some manufacturers of exterior wall coverings require a minimum of 2. The purpose of the series mastering roof inspections is to teach home inspectors as well as insurance and roofing professionals how to recognize proper and improper conditions while inspecting steep slope residential roofs. In this scenario rubber flashing or.

Step flashing should be installed at sidewalls. Kick out flashing should be installed at the base of sidewalls where the sidewall extends past the roof termination. By kenton shepard and nick gromicko cmi. Headwalls should have fabricated headwall flashing.

When a fixture of the house penetrates the roof it goes without saying that water entry points should be a cause for concern. These can often be a result of exhaust flutes plumbing stacks electrical masts etc. The flashing extends up the wall at least 4. Roof to wall flashing there have always been problems with the flashing details at head walls rake walls and chimneys especially if stucco brick or stone veneer is used.

This series covers roof framing roofing materials the attic and the conditions that affect the roofing materials and components including wind and hail. Counter flashing let into the brick mortar joints sealed the top of roof wall flashing that you can t see. Continuous flashing can be used then a vertical wall meets a sloped roof. The sketch shown here courtesy of steve bliss and j wiley sons is discussed in detail.

Boot or collar flashing should be installed at hvac combustion dryer attic and. Where we provide more details about the right way to install flashing at the roof to wall intersection.