Copper Chimney Flashing Installation

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Copper chimney flashing installation.

Next comes the counterflashing. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. To learn more about copper flashing please check out. Proper flashing around a chimney includes two layers.

All joints between base flashing sheets are soldered. The first is called step flashing. A second layer of metal is embedded in the chimney mortar joints and folded down to cover the top of the step flashing. It can be cost prohibitive for many people.

Installing chimney flashing gather all materials first then remove old flashing. It is lightweight resists breaking or cracking and can withstand high temperatures and extreme weather. If you were not provided with base flashing you can install step flashing up the side of the chimney. 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.

Pry chisel and scrape off old metal flashings and roofing cement. Cut an indent into the chimney with a diamond bit saw diamond grinder disc. Sections of l shaped sheet metal are woven into the shingle courses and lapped up the side of the chimney. Copper flashing is one of the best materials available for chimney or roof flashing.

Cut base flashing then attach the base flashing. Install front base flashing. This is where you will hang the counter flashing. It extends at least 8 up the wall and at least 4 onto the roof on all sides of the chimney.

Copper cap flashing then covers the upper edge. Ensure the chimney s base flashing is in proper order secured to the roof as the manufacturer or mason recommends beneath the shingles. An apron flashing is the first piece of flashing installed along the bottom side of the chimney. The front back and side flashing metal.

Copper is also one of the most expensive materials to use. The front and back are custom fabricated to order for an exact fit. Copper base flashing is attached to the roof deck before installation of the roofing. Chimney flashing flat roof.