Metal Roof Transition Flashing Detail

We see this quite frequently in log home roofs with porches for example.

Metal roof transition flashing detail.

This is a fairly common roof detail. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. Installing metal panels or flashings on a windy day can be dangerous and should be avoided if possible. Transition pipe boot 38 skylight chimney 39 41 dormer details 42 43.

Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. Transition flashing installation guide 1. Install bottom roofing panels first 2. The piece that allows us to join the two different slopes is the pitch transition trim.

The piece that s going to allow us to join the panels on the lower slope and the panels on the higher slope is the pitch transition flashing or the pitch change trim. Add up the total amount of transition and divide by 9 5. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. Roof edges co workers and penetrations.

Pitch transitions are a common roof detail. Measure 1 1 2 from bottom edge of transition flashing. It s the same piece and i m going to show you how to install that now. See the illustration below.

After bottom roofing panels have been installed set one piece of transition flashing down where the top portion non hemmed of the transition flashing lies flat on the upper roof 3. 10 long length 26 gauge metal matches the color of the panels use with inside closures and outside closures how many do i need. Cutting aluminum panels to make.