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Copper chimney flashing installation.
The first is called step flashing.
The front and back are custom fabricated to order for an exact fit.
Sections of l shaped sheet metal are woven into the shingle courses and lapped up the side of the chimney.
All joints between base flashing sheets are soldered.
It can be cost prohibitive for many people.
An apron flashing is the first piece of flashing installed along the bottom side of the chimney.
Installing chimney flashing gather all materials first then remove old flashing.
Ensure the chimney s base flashing is in proper order secured to the roof as the manufacturer or mason recommends beneath the shingles.
Install front base flashing.
Cut an indent into the chimney with a diamond bit saw diamond grinder disc.
It is lightweight resists breaking or cracking and can withstand high temperatures and extreme weather.
Copper base flashing is attached to the roof deck before installation of the roofing.
Chimney flashing flat roof.
If you were not provided with base flashing you can install step flashing up the side of the chimney.
Pry chisel and scrape off old metal flashings and roofing cement.
Copper is also one of the most expensive materials to use.
A second layer of metal is embedded in the chimney mortar joints and folded down to cover the top of the step flashing.
Kits made from copper lead coated copper freedom gray and tcsii are always soldered while aluminum parts are riveted and can be sealed before installation.
It extends at least 8 up the wall and at least 4 onto the roof on all sides of the chimney.
Next comes the counterflashing.
Cut base flashing then attach the base flashing.
Proper flashing around a chimney includes two layers.
This is where you will hang the counter flashing.
Chimney was leaking fixed with 26 gauge galvanized.
Cut a piece of prebent base flashing to fit across the front of the.
Copper cap flashing then covers the upper edge.
Chimney flashing kits are normally composed by 3 parts.
The front back and side flashing metal.