Step 5 seal vent flashing.
Flashing on roof lifting.
It is found near the edge of the roof.
It can be made of galvanized steel copper aluminum or even vinyl.
Use a caulking gun to seal the vent flashing.
Step 4 valleys.
Drip edge the drip edge is flashing that directs water into the gutters.
This will be placed 6 inches below the shingles and along the drip edge.
Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights.
Apply roofing cement 6 inches from the edge below the shingles.
If you are working with valley flashing lift the edges of the surrounding shingles and spread roofing cement on the flashing about 6 inches in from the edge of the shingles.
Base flashing is one length of flashing that is bent along the length to match the pitch of the roof.
If you are resealing drip edging seal beneath the shingles but don t seal the drip edge along the eaves.
The flashing is located at intersection points on your roof in spots such as peaks and valleys where water is likely to collect and pool.
Make sure that you do not apply the roofing cement along the eaves.
Lift the shingles that are near the valley flashing.
Base flashing is installed over underlayment but under siding and shingles so you may not be able to see it from the ground.
Step flashing should always be used where the roof deck meets a sidewall.
Roof flashing will be found in a number of different locations on your roof.
Seal step flashing with urethane caulking.