Where nails have been used apply some asphalt cement over the head of the nail to ensure a watertight seal.
How to install roof flashing vent pipe.
Apply a small line of roof cement on the bottom of the aluminum base.
Make sure to nail the flashing in the places that are.
Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.
This helps to prevent water from getting in the sides.
Once you ve placed the flashing on the pipe make sure the pipe doesn t move pulling the rubber gasket out of place.
The tools needed are readily available at your local home improvement store.
While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.
Over time the flashing around plumbing vents can rust or deteriorate and it will need to be replaced.
In this video i cover installing a roof boot for a vent pipe in a metal roof.
The metal i m using is called crinkle black i purchased all my materials at h.
Figure 3 install flashing vent pipe boot over vent pipe.
Place the next course of shingles over the vent boot and install with a layer of asphalt cement.
The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.
Installing a new pipe vent flashing is easy and can be done in a short time.
Do not over nail nail only where and when necessary.