How To Seal Roof To Wall

Flexible flashing tape seals the eave to the wall.

How to seal roof to wall.

Of course you don t want cement oozing all over your roof but you do want to ensure a strong seal. Dig out the mortar to a depth of about 3cm then roll up thin strips of lead into balls just larger than the gap and hammer them into the gap above the edge of the lead sheet to hold it in place before folding the lead down over the roof and making good the mortar. Most simply use a nominal 6 piece of lumber. Remove loose or peeling finish with brush or light scraping up to 2 hrs per 1000 square ft.

Because most roof flashing is required to extend up the wall a minimum of 4 and some a minimum of 5. Includes planning equipment and material acquisition area preparation and protection setup and cleanup. Apply 2 coats sealer. I cut the tape so that it laps onto the housewrap above and 3 in.

It is commonly used in two story and side split houses. Metal flashing prevents rain and run off water from seeping into the space between the roof and the wall and causing damage to the framing. As you lift the shingles apply the cement to the back of the shingle about six inches in. Above the roof sheathing.

Metal roof flashing is a galvanized sheet metal bent at right angles with about eight to 12 inches on each side of the angle. Purchase the cement in a tube that will fit your caulk gun. These kinds of houses often have a roof that butts against a wall. Basic labor to seal surface with favorable site conditions.

I use a wide piece of flexible flashing tape to protect the area between the subfascia and the wall. When applying the cement you want to apply a very liberal quantity. Roofing and roof repair 101 is a video series showing you tips and tricks. West coast roofer shows a tile roof tune up done on a roof in aliso viejo ca.