Flashing Around Chimney Metal Roof

Trim panels to fit around the chimney.

Flashing around chimney metal roof.

A silent movie about flashing a metal roof into a brick chimney from unioncorrugating. Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney. Bend legs up the chimney sides about 1 inch. Bend a piece of cap flashing to fit around the top corner of the chimney and add the cap flashing across the back of the chimney.

While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. Cut the side cap flashing to fit the angle of the roof so it overlaps each lower cap flashing at least 2 in. Hammer 2 roofing nails into the flashing and roof. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.

The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. The flashing should partially overlap the shingle that covers the first piece of flashing. Pound the flashing into the grooves and fasten with the drive in expanding anchors. Cut two opposing 45 degree notches into z closure to allow a 90 degree bend.

Secure a shingle over the corner flashing using a hammer and roofing nail. In this video i walk you through step by step on installing flashing around a chimney.