Flashing A Brick Chimney On A Metal Roof

Chimney flashing kits are normally composed by 3 parts.

Flashing a brick chimney on a metal roof.

Fold closure 90 degrees and. The front back and side flashing metal. The front and back are custom fabricated to order for an exact fit. Materials required 26 gauge galvanized sheet steel for prefabricated pieces drive in expanding anchors galvanized coil stock galvanized front base flashing galvanized step flashing polyurethane caulk self adhering roofing membrane ice and water barrier.

Trim panels to fit around the chimney. If this is the case the chimney may simply need a chimney cap. A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit. Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof.

It is used to seal the gap between walls and intersecting roofs. 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. Chimney flashing can allow roof leaks in the transition area between the chimney and the roofing materials. This chimney also has issues with deteriorating brick as evidenced by the fragments of spalling brick lying on the roof.

Apply butyl tape to the underside of the closure. Secure a shingle over the corner flashing using a hammer and roofing nail. It comes in 10 foot lengths or for step flashing 6 inch lengths. Metal flashing against brick metal roof flashing is a galvanized sheet metal that is bent at a 90 degree angle about 8 to 12 inches on each side of the angle.

It s important to differentiate water coming into the firebox which could simply be entering through an uncovered flue. Bend legs up the chimney sides about 1 inch. Panels above the chimney should be removed.