Flashing Stucco A Metal Roof

Considerations before you work.

Flashing stucco a metal roof.

Control joint at floor line 2016 detail. Sill pan for nail flange windows 2020 detail. In this video kirk giordano demonstrates how to counter flash the bottom of a stucco wall over the step flashing of the roof so that no one has to jackhammer your walls just to fix a roof. Sheet metal is commonly used to make stucco flashing.

Lay 2x4 blocks on the roof to set a consistent height for the weep screed flashing. If the flashing you are hoping to install is located high on the walls or on the roof of your home. Slip the wall leg of the weep screed behind the existing paper. If you ll be adding flashing or replacing existing flashing on your roof first remove.

Stucco flashing is most commonly made of strips of metal but newer materials are also available. Weep screed for stucco 2020 detail. The metal flashing is formed with a hook edge and cleated on 12 centers the flashing extends up the wall at least 4 the flashing extends onto the roof a minimum of 2 inches 4 inches is preferable in more severe climate areas. Cantilevered deck joist stucco 2020 detail.

How to install metal flashing to stucco basic safety tips. Roof flashing is a thin material usually galvanized steel that professional roofers use to direct water away from critical areas of the roof wherever the roof plane meets a vertical surface like a wall or a dormer. Materials for installing flashing to stucco roof flashing. If it s a sloped roof cut out 3 1 2 s high coat the bottom freshly cut edge install two 2x4 s standing on there sides run your shingles and step flashings against the 2x4 s than use l shaped counter flashing the l should slide between the stucco and 2x4 s all the way to the wall and down over top the step flashings.

Flashing joints are lapped 6 in the direction of water flow. Water damage to the wooden frame of a home or building is detrimental and difficult to repair making the flashing an important part of any building. Naturally you will need to purchase roof flashing before you begin the installation. Flashing a nail flange window 2018 rev detail.

If you are working on the roof in any way you need to use roofing felt on the areas that you will be. If you dont have the step flashing on your shingled ro. Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights.