Apply waterproofing membrane where the bottom of the roof meets the wall 1.
How to install roof kickout flashing.
It may seem as if a single piece of flashing would offer more protection than many pieces of step flashing.
Above the top of the kickout flashing outline make a horizontal cut in the housewrap about a foot to the left and right of the kickout wing position.
Install the kickout flashing.
Learn how to install kickout flashing below.
Four steps to step flashing.
Install this special flashing to stop or prevent rot the side wall flashing problem and solution.
Step 3 install the kickout flashing.
Once even a small section of roofing cement fails you ll have a leak.
Nail it to the sidewall or glue.
Continuous flashing against a sidewall is one way to install a roof but it s not the correct way.
Sometimes an architect will object to the way the kickout looks.
An alternative suggested by bill rose author of water in buildings.
Next install a course of peel and stick membrane along the eaves.
Lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing.
Step 2 flash the roof and roof wall connection.
Stick top edge of transition strip membrane to fastflash.
The intersection between a roof and a sidewall can be a rot problem waiting.
Roofing professionals need something to bridge the gap between where step flashing ends and the gutter begins.
Here s the solution step 1 waterproof the wall.
Install step and kick out flashing to extend at least 4 inches above the roof deck along the wall.
Bead and tool fastflash to the top edge of transition strip.
Place the kickout flashing at the eave edge and draw the outline on the houswrap for reference.
But it doesn t work that way.
Install roofing shingles and building wrap over flashing.
Apply housewrap tape over all nail holes.
Install fastflash along the wall at the roof edge.
Kickout flashing directs water away from the wall and into the gutter.
An architect s guide to moisture and mold is to install a pressure treated 2x4 at the roof wall intersection before the roofing or siding goes on.
Install roof felt prior to step and kick out flashing.