Flash Copper Hip Roof

Most hip installations involve the weaving of copper flashing sheets between roofing shingles.

Flash copper hip roof.

Sheet metal pan is also a popular choice on flat asphalt roofs. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. When a roof meets a wall special flashing might be required depending on the roof material and overall configuration. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.

The narrower step flashing just isn t wide enough to protect the intersection fully. The minimum recommended weight for ridge and hip flashing is 16 oz. 3 12 flashing large roof penetrations 17 3 13 flashing small roof penetrations 19 3 14 expansion 20 3 15 standard roof flashings 21 3 16 non standard roof flashings cappings 24 3 17 box gutters 25 3 18 barge gutters and capping 26 4 0 typical wall flashings 27 4 1 cladding orientation 27 4 2 walling profile running horizontally 27. Bigger step flashing is better.

The anchoring methods vary. Roof to wall flashing. Finally the housewrap can be laid up on the wall to cover the top of the kickout diverter and step flashings. In this scenario rubber flashing or metal are often used.

The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. I recommend 12 in wide step flashings bent for a 5 in. Roof leg and a 7 in.