Step Flashing Next To Siding

Installing side wall step flashing.

Step flashing next to siding.

Install the first course of shingles. If the shingle already has flashing on it the kickout flashing has to slip beneath it and you ll have to loosen or remove siding to do this. Wide and 2 in. Leave a 1 4 inch gap between the step flashing and wood siding or cement board.

The vertical flange of the flashing is to extend up behind the adjoining siding. Purchase pre cut step flashing of cut your own step flashing pieces to be 10 in. This allows each step flashing piece to overlap the piece below. Length to extend 5 in.

The roof deck flange of step flashings are to be fastened to the surface of each shingle in a position whereby the next course of shingles will cover up hide the flashing from view. Over the roof deck. Up the wall and 5 in. They extend the course 3 8 1 2 inch past the starter course then nail in place then install step flashing then the next course and so on up the roof.

Longer than the shingle s exposure. Bend the 10 in. Nail j channel for vinyl or metal siding onto the flashing. If the sidewall is stucco or solid wood like ours and you can t open it to get flashing behind it continue the step flashing to the peak of the roof then cover the step flashing with cap flashing.