Roofs are always a combination of various parts that come together to safeguard your living space from leaks. Although every piece is essential, your roof’s flashing is very important to stop these leaks. Roof flashing is a thin material that is installed to direct water away from regions where your shingles butt up against something such as chimneys, walls and valleys. The following are the different types of roof flashings.
Apron Flashing
Apron flashing is utilized at the base of a penetration or wall. It is shaped like an L and can be at least 14 feet long to fit the penetration base. Also, it is utilized around the dormer to safeguard water from entering your windows.
Step Flashing
Step flashing is utilized against the sides of chimneys and walls. It works by placing a piece of metal under each shingle installed up against the side of a wall to block the water from running into it. This is why the term “step” is utilized in step flashing. It is done step by step through installing a shingle and then a piece of flashing.
Counter Flashing
Counter flashing, such as step flashing, is utilized on chimneys and walls. Unlike step flashing, the piece of flashing is sawed into an existing mortar joint, and the metal comes on the top of the brick.
Roof Valley Flashing
Roof valleys are among the popular roof regions prone to leaks due to the amount of water flowing through them. They require the correct kind of material installed in them to safeguard them from leaks.
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