Metal Roof Chimney Flashing Do Yourself

Step 5 install flashing around the chimney.

Metal roof chimney flashing do yourself.

For front base flashing use a piece of sheet metal 1 foot longer than the width of the chimney. For step flashing use 8 x 8 inch squares. These include a safety harness. Prevent bubbles on the caulking before you attempt to install a new chimney flashing on your metal roof you need to clean up the area where you want to install the flashing and make sure that it is smooth and dry.

Apply a jelly bean size dollop of caulk at the corner where the chimney meets the roof. Metal roof flashing is usually installed towards the end of a roofing project or as a part of roofing repairs. Chimney flashing replacement safety precautions. A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit.

Copper is also one of the most expensive materials to use. For the saddle measure the front of the chimney from the roof to the third mortar joint. Measure the width of the chimney. Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney.

Obtain flashing pieces from a sheet metal shop or cut and bend them yourself. Copper flashing is one of the best materials available for chimney or roof flashing. It can be cost prohibitive for many people. Metal flashing is among the most recommended of weatherproofing installations for a home s roof.

Place a small drop of caulk where the roof and chimney meet at the chimney corner. This will be the starter strip for the flashing. Use the tin snips to cut a piece of galvanized flashing 10 inches longer than the width of the chimney. Start at the front side and lowest side of the chimney bend the flashing horizontally and follow the roof angle where it meets the chimney line.

If you decide to replace the chimney flashing yourself you should have all of your safety equipment and supplies ready to go. This way it will be easier for you to install your chimney flashing and prevent possible bubbles on your caulking. It is lightweight resists breaking or cracking and can withstand high temperatures and extreme weather. Embed the corner step flashing in the caulk and nail it to the roof with two roofing nails.

Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof.