If it s wood usually cedar shakes around here i figure in the material and labor to pull that off and properly flash it.
How should i flash where the roof meets the siding.
Roof shingle over step flashing.
Step flashing is used where a roof meets a wall to cover the junction of those elements preventing leaks.
Traditionally the flashing was installed and hidden under the siding.
Flashing is a strip of metal usually aluminum about 8 inches long and bent at 90.
The solution to rotting sidewalls is a small piece of bent metal called a kickout flashing at roofing suppliers which simply directs all that water away from the wall.
That is fine but it must still look like the flashing is behind the siding.
And slip i w and step flashing under.
Install the kickout flashing.
This flashing should not be seen for it disrupts the architectural balance of the house.
The flashing needs to be installed before installing the roof shingles the metal flashing is formed with a hook edge and cleated on 12 centers the flashing extends up the wall at least 4 the flashing extends onto the roof a minimum of 2 inches 4 inches is preferable in more severe climate areas.
Flashing where wall meets roof.
It is at the back of the porch roof where the roof meets the house siding.
If you do not wish to form your own corner flashing you can buy pre bent pieces and cut them to size or use a piece of corrugated aluminum which is easier to bend.
Today the flashing is on top of the siding.
If it s vinyl we just pop the j with a flat bar.
Step flashing on roof peak.
Bend the corner flashing tightly around the corner.
