Roof flashing and install - InspectionNews

Ryan Stouffer · #1 (**permalink**) 10-26-2009, 11:53 AM

Does this look correct? I can't even tell what they did here. There is a bunch of sealant in this area. And it looks like they pieced the roof together. Also, correct me if I am wrong but shouldn't the metal flashing go behind the siding?

Thanks,

Ryan

Gunnar Alquist · #2 (**permalink**) 10-26-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan Stouffer

Does this look correct? I can't even tell what they did here. There is a bunch of sealant in this area. And it looks like they pieced the roof together.

Doesn't look right to me either. I would probably have cut the panel completely across and then lapped the material like a shingle. But, I have never installed metal roof, so I could very well be wrong.

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Originally Posted by Ryan Stouffer

Also, correct me if I am wrong but shouldn't the metal flashing go behind the siding?

Only if you don't want it to leak at that roof/wall connection.

Ryan Stouffer · #3 (**permalink**) 10-26-2009, 01:22 PM

Gunnar, what do you think about the flashing? I think it should be under the siding.

Derek Kelly · #4 (**permalink**) 10-26-2009, 04:32 PM

hey Ryan the flashing should be behind the siding.It looks like a handyman on the liquor!! lol

Gunnar Alquist · #5 (**permalink**) 10-26-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan Stouffer

Gunnar, what do you think about the flashing? I think it should be under the siding.

I did comment on that, in my sarcastic way. You are correct. It might be possible to counterflash.

John Kogel · #6 (**permalink**) 10-26-2009, 09:02 PM

In addition to the botched valley and the leaky wall junction, look at where the fasteners are at the eaves. They should only be on the high ridges.
Also, that type of roofing should only be used on sheds and barns, where a few small leaks won't be noticed. Because it will leak.