However valley flashing materials are designed to prevent leaks and experienced roofing contractors successfully roof valleys every day.
Metal roof valley flashing dormer.
How to flash a metal roof.
Install synthetic roofing underlayment or felt paper according to manufacturer specifications and then install the first piece of valley flashing.
Most dormers create valleys on either side and valleys are notorious for leaks because a higher volume of water runs through them.
Fold the top over the roof ridge and cut the bottom along the drip edge metal.
The first piece of step flashing should turn the corner and extend over the base flashing.
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Lay a bead of roofing cement along the top of the shingle course just below the dormer and bed the base flashing into it.
Nail it through the shingle into the roof to avoid wood movement problems between roof and wall.
Then install a non corrosive metal valley flashing of 24 minimum width lap successive sheets of metal flashing a minimum of 12 inches and seal laps.
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