Metal Roof Chimney Cricket Flashing

A silent movie about flashing a metal roof into a brick chimney from unioncorrugating.

Metal roof chimney cricket flashing.

A well flashed joint with a cricket from riverside is key in avoiding any problems. Bend legs up the chimney sides about 1 inch. Chimney flashing installation video by vicwest. First fasten the lower sheet of roofing in place alongside the chimney then install the base flashings at the bottom and sides of the chimney.

Cut two opposing 45 degree notches into z closure to allow a 90 degree bend. A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit. The roof cricket is normally the same pitch as the rest of the roof but not always. Chimney flashing kits are normally composed by 3 parts.

Riverside custom fabricates all crickets sold. Panels above the chimney should be removed. Trim panels to fit around the chimney. A roof cricket is a ridge structure designed to divert water on a roof.

The following video explain various installation steps of vicwest metal roofing with exposed fasteners for ul. The front and back are custom fabricated to order for an exact fit. The roofing the cricket valley and the chimney base flashing all come together at the chimney corners and must overlap in the proper order. Roof crickets can be covered with metal flashing or with the same material as the.

This way you can get the precise fit fr your chimney or skylight every time. Kits made from copper lead coated copper freedom gray and tcsii are always soldered while aluminum parts are riveted and can be sealed before installation. Crickets are the whimsical term for little mini roofs that prevent ice and water buildups on the uphill side of a chimney. The video features union s advantage lok ii standing seam roofing panel which is.

The front back and side flashing metal. Roof crickets are found on the high side of a chimney or when one roof meets another. This video shows how to install chimney flashing with standing seam panels.