How To Seal A Flat Roof Against A Wall

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How to seal a flat roof against a wall.

The roof framing itself in this. Here is an attempt though maybe not a very good one to make the roof flashing serve also as a through the wall flashing with a tile roof. Metal roof flashing is a galvanized sheet metal bent at right angles with about eight to 12 inches on each side of the angle. When the roof of an addition garage porch or patio meets a brick wall the intersection creates a number of concerns.

Follow the photo for illustrated instructions. The sheet acts as a backup at a vulnerable junction. Proper roof wall abutment flashing examples. It is commonly used in two story and side split houses.

How to frame a roof against a brick wall. Metal roof flashing can be use to seal gaps between roof walls. These kinds of houses often have a roof that butts against a wall. If the roof runs flat up against the brick wall you must install the roof side of the flashing either under the last layer of shingles or over the roof material if it is metal.

Ideally i like to start by installing a 3 ft. The flat roofing material must go up the wall a minimum of 12 or up the wall and over the top of the wall if the wall is less than 12 high.