Learn how to install kickout flashing and help control water management from the roof into the gutter with this instructional guide from james hardie.
How to install kickout flashing on exsisting roof.
Step 2 flash the roof and roof wall connection.
The wall leg of the kickout should be applied over the housewrap cut a 2 ft square piece of housewrap and tuck one edge into the horizontal cut the same one the first piece of housewrap was slipped into and up under the housewrap on the wall by at least 5 in.
The job shown at left is typical for a reroof where we cut in and begin detailing the intersections first.
Nail it to the sidewall or glue it if nailing isn t possible.
Finally reattach all shingles removed in the process.
Tape over the cut in the housewrap with housewrap tape.
Apply waterproofing membrane where the bottom of the roof meets the wall 1.
Cover with cap flashing.
Now install the kickout flashing and step flashings up the roof as needed.
Slip in the flashing.
Peel and stick along the edge of the roof and lap over top of fascia.
Next install a course of peel and stick membrane along the eaves.
Lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing.
If the kick out and step flashing can t tuck behind the siding screw on cap flashing to cover it then caulk along the top.
Install fastflash along the wall at the roof edge.
Here s the solution step 1 waterproof the wall.
Install flashing on existing roof to extend the lifespan of your roof.
Stick top edge of transition strip membrane to fastflash.
Use roofing nails to install the l shaped flashing flush with the roof and wall then cover it with roofing cement and reattach the roofer s felt.
Step 3 install the kickout flashing.
