Take care not to place any fasteners in the exposed center area of the metal flashing.
Flashing on roof valleys.
This collection of 18 articles animations and videos identifies the critical roof flashing areas.
When properly installed w valley flashing will reliably channel run off water down the roof and into the gutter.
W valley flashing protects the critical area of your roof where two slopes come together to form a valley.
That flashing is left exposed so the roof has visible lines of metal running down the valley.
Now nail this first flashing at both its far ends.
One of the details that varies between homes is the method of flashing the valley areas of the roof.
Closed valley s or open valleys.
Many roofers cut the shingles across because they say it s safer.
Cut the bottom edge and fold it down over the drip edge.
Some homeowners do not like the look of open valleys while others feel the metal accentuates the roof s shape particularly if copper or painted flashing is used.
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Step 6 install the flashing.
Open valley shingle installation an open valley relies on metal flashing for protection.
Cut the top layer of shingles along the chalkline.
Be sure to check local building codes to ensure you have the proper width for your application.
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Remember to caulk the underside of the flashing with a sealant.
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Step 9 cut corners and apply cement.
Apply an approximately 3 inch width of asphalt roofing cement along the sides of flashing and embed shingles in mastic clip the top corner of shingles along valleys to keep water flow toward center of valley.
Make sure to cover the gap at the bottom of the raised ridge to keep bugs and ice out.
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W type valley flashing is more rigid for handling so it stays straight and it stops waler rushing down one side of a roof from rushing back up the other side.
From drip edge to valley flashing.
In this video i show you how i do the valleys on a shingle roof.
Slip a piece of sheet metal flashing under the top layer of shingles to protect the bottom layer in the valley while you cut the shingles with a hook blade.
To understand what makes a valley either closed or open it is important to understand how a valley is constructed.
