The flashing of the head of a batten seam roof at a wall is shown in this detail.
Flashing standing seam roof against side wall.
It is commonly used in two story and side split houses.
Metal roof flashing is a galvanized sheet metal bent at right angles with about eight to 12 inches on each side of the angle.
Standing seam consists of sheet metal roofing panels joined side by side and attached to the roofing deck with concealed fasteners.
Install base flashing under shingles or over metal roofing material.
Fasten with appropriate substrate fastener at minimum 4 fasteners per zee or 3 inches on center.
Rivet hip ridge flashing to top flange of zees at 18 inches on center both sides.
Install additional sections of hip ridge flashings with minimum 4 inch end laps and tube sealant at laps.
All roof cladding located at the join except gutters require a flashing fastened on both sides of the join.
Apply a row of tube sealant along back face of zee closure adjacent to panel legs.
These kinds of houses often have a roof that butts against a wall.
Metal roof flashing can be use to seal gaps between roof walls.
The connecting point where the two separate metal panels meet forms a vertically pointed rib or a seam that is one inch to inch and a half high.
Follow the photo for illustrated instructions.
Use hip ridge flashing to locate correct position of zee closures.
A copper receiver holds the counterflashing at its top edge.
Install zee closures onto panels at both sides.
Other flashings include gable trim which runs up the sloped ends of the roof and drip edge or eave trim.
Failed seam the seam or side rib where two panels are connected could be formed incorrectly or seamed improperly by the installer.
Copper flashing is locked into this edge and extends at least 8 up the 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.
Flashings near the edges of roofs or walls can be subjected to suction or negative wind loads that can be greater than other positive imposed loads.
Failed flashing flashing is the material typically metal added to prevent moisture from entering at joints or additions on a roof like pipes chimneys or valleys.
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