Assessing roof flashing damage.
Remove damaged roof flashing.
So chances are if you ve been looking into your roof and its flashing you.
Once it s out of the way pull any nails and remove any shingles and underlayment that are underneath.
Remove the existing skylight unit from the curb figure 5a.
Remove the damaged section of flashing after removing the nails or screws or patch over the existing flashing.
Use the claw of a hammer to loosen the adhesive under the tabs 2 rows above the damaged shingles and then loosen any exposed nails with the claw.
Inspect the underlying structure for moisture damage mold rot or bugs.
Since roof flashing is usually made with metal it appears to be sturdier than shingles or tiles.
Damaged or improperly installed roof flashing especially around the chimney or dormer is one of the most common causes of roof leaks.
Be careful not to damage the flashing.
Vent flashing is damage near or on the vents of your roof.
In order to replace damaged roof shingles you need to remove the damaged shingle install the new one and seal the edges.
It is designed to be tough.
Then slide it up the roof preferably on top of the damaged flashing.
Step flashing is when you repair the damage by putting in new flashing over the damaged area.
Be careful not to damage the roofing felt underneath the flashing because otherwise this will need to be replaced to retain the integrity of your roof.
Rusted flashing needs to be replaced.
Installing new shingles is a major investment for most homeowners so it makes good sense to take steps to protect the integrity.
Remove the metal flashing from around the skylight.
But if the flashing rusts through or a piece comes loose water will run right behind it and into the house it goes.
Remove the roof covering and underlayment.
Adhere it using your flashing cement.
Take care not to damage any metal flashing materials that are intended to be reused.
Skylight and chimney flashings are often worth saving if they re in good condition.
If you re keeping the old metal flashing carefully remove nails and bend it upward off the shingles with a pry bar.
But over time roof flashing material can show signs of wear and can be damaged by acid rain wind hail severe heat and heavy snows.
Step 5 removing any more nails if there are any nails left in the flashing then these can be pulled out just make sure that all of the nails are removed because these can damage the new flashing.
That means removing shingles prying siding loose and then removing and replacing the step flashing.
Is it necessary to replace roof flashings when replacing shingles.
When you need to remove the existing flashing you must take special care to not.
