Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents.
Roof flashing integration.
If you find some flashing on your roof that you re concerned about we suggest you find a professional roofer through iko s contractor locator.
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.
Based on the author s experience this is one of the most common residential roof flashing defects of all time.
A professional can help you solve all of your roof flashing problems or answer the questions you have about your specific roof.
This how to video explores proper roof flashing installation for shingle roofing applications.
The step flashing is bent and shaped in such a way that it fits each course of shingles and goes up the wall of the chimney making it appear to step up.
Though roof flashing isn t the most dramatic element of a roof it is one of the most important.