Flashing On A Shingle Roof

Remove the metal flashing.

Flashing on a shingle roof.

Install your underlayment completely and your shingles up to where the wall begins so that the first piece of flashing or the corner flashing will rest on a shingle. Use caution so you don t damage any windows or siding in the process. Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof. Begin by removing the shingles using a roofing shovel.

To make corner flashing take your tin snips and cut a 45 degree line from an outside corner to the center fold. The extra kick at the bottom of the face directs run off away from the structure. Using your hammer pry up the nails. You can keep any flashing that is in good shape but we recommend replacing it all with new flashing.

Step flashing protects the gap where roofs meet walls by weaving into the roof shingles. This drip edge flashing provides protection from water damage along the eaves and rake of a roof. As seen in m. The flashing should partially overlap the shingle that covers the first piece of flashing.

Bring a trash can up on the roof so you have a place to throw old shingles and flashing. Gibraltar drip edge flashing can be used with asphalt shingles or metal roofing panels. Rain should run off the roof and into the gutter. Secure a shingle over the corner flashing using a hammer and roofing nail.

Does the drip edge metal go under the tarpaper ice and water shield or underlayment on the eave. Sweep the roof clean removing any nails and debris left behind. Secure a shingle over the second piece of flashing with a nail.