Flashing A Roof Against A Brick Wall
Above the roof sheathing.
Flashing a roof against a brick wall. If metal the flashing should be made of galvanized steel at least 0 019 inches thick irc 2015. To collect water that penetrates brick veneer and to direct it back to the exterior of the wall section r703 8 flashing states approved corrosion resistant flashing shall be applied shingle fashion shall extend to the surface of the exterior wall finish figure 2. Extend step flashing at least 4 inches up the wall from the roof deck and at least four inches out along the roof deck irc 2015 and integrate the flashing with the drainage plane above for example overlap house wrap over it. For more information on how to properly flash roof to wall intersections see the web pages roof to wall flashing and tile eave to rake wall installation.
Once the flexible flashing is set i apply a piece of housewrap along the wall where the fascia. It takes coordination between the masons and roofers and it requires lots of custom fabricated metal flashing with soldered joints. Usually 8 inch flashing will work but any size will work well. The most common roof to wall intersections involve either a gable roof with its ridge running perpendicular.
Flashing the connection where a shingled roof and a brick wall meet is complicated. You can hire a professional to install it against a brick wall or you can do it yourself. Flexible flashing tape seals the eave to the wall. Install base flashing under shingles or over metal roofing material.
If the roof runs flat up against the brick. How to install metal roof flashing against brick step 1. Choose the appropriate flashing size. Continue reading below our video of the day step 1 choose what kind of metal flashing you need.
I use a wide piece of flexible flashing tape to protect the area between the subfascia and the wall. I cut the tape so that it laps onto the housewrap above and 3 in. How to frame a roof against a brick wall roof types. All real brick or stone through the roof walls and chimneys and those that set on lintels always have metal exposed at all intersections with the roof.
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