Flashing A Deck Roof To House

A simple metal or plastic cap flashing is probably adequate to flash a deck ledger in a dry climate while the 3 layer system described in this video is suitable for high rainfall and damp climates.

Flashing a deck roof to house. These 18 articles will teach you how to install flashing and bolt the ledger connection to the house rim. Prepare the area where you will install the roof flashing. If the house is sided with shingles or lap siding simply slip the metal s top edge up under the bottom edge of the shingles or siding as far as possible. Materials required acrylic caulk drip cap galvanized flashing galvanized joist hangers galvanized lag screws galvanized nails and screws pressure treated wood z flashing.

Then caulk the nail heads. If you already have faulty flashing installed you. Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck. Slip flashing under siding.

When slipping the flashing under the siding be sure to slide the flashing to the left or right of the ledger by at least 2. Place the vertical portion of the flashing against the home s exterior sheathing slide it under the house wrap through the slit you cut and the horizontal portion on top of the ledger board. Measure the length of the porch roof joint to determine how much flashing you will need. How to install porch roof flashing step 1.