How To Shingle A Roof Around A Chimney

Cut two opposing 45 degree notches into z closure to allow a 90 degree bend.

How to shingle a roof around a chimney.

A silent movie about flashing a metal roof into a brick chimney from unioncorrugating. However metal flashing crickets with seams at the apex or within the system are subject to leakage no matter how much sealant is applied. Trim panels to fit around the chimney. Installing shingles around the chimney is particularly important as the joins between the surface of the roof and the vertical surface of the chimney creates the ideal place for leaks to occur.

The proper installation of shingles and flashing will prevent leaks from happening saving you the trouble of reinstalling the roof before it is needed. The part of the flashing that lies flush with the roof should overlap the roofing shingles. This head flashing view from lower on the roof shows it extending beyond the width of the chimney and diverting the runoff around the edges of the masonry chimney. Damaged or improperly installed roof flashing especially around the chimney or dormer is one of the most common causes of roof leaks.

Bend the clipped flashing around the chimney. But below is an image of a masonry chimney with a chimney head. Bend legs up the chimney sides about 1 inch. Use tin snips to clip the flashing at the point where the other side of the chimney lies against the flashing.

Panels above the chimney should be removed. According to the federal emergency management agency fema improper roof flashing could lead to wood rot and even deck collapse. Hammer 4 galvanized roofing nails into. Shingle over the portion of the saddle that rests on the roof and cut the shingles neatly along the valley leaving about 2 in.

The bent edge should fit around 1 corner of the chimney. Flashing the area of a chimney with a rubber roof system is very tricky.