However i question what to do at the bottom.
How is flashig attached behind siding.
Pry the siding out near a nail then push the pry bar against the nail as you partially tap the siding back in.
In all cases make sure to detail the flashing membrane so that it sheds water.
That should pop the nail head out far enough so you can pry it out.
Currently there is no flashing b w the siding foundation but my concern is that flashing should be there to direct water away from the sill plate.
The recommended length of step flashing is typically a minimum of 2 inches longer than the exposure of the roofing material.
Where an attached backyard deck meets the house.
If nails are in the way pull them out.
I m afraid that with time that rain is going to find its way between the roof and the wall and.
The old siding does not overlap the foundation like normal.
When it comes to flashing siding corners many builders simply use a 1x wood corner.
The part of the house that it is attached to is wood lap siding.
When he shingled the new roof he just used roofing caulk where the shingles meet the wall no flashing of any kind.
A common problem with cement board siding products and some other types of horizontal lap siding is that older installation guidelines called for caulking the joint instead of flashing the joint.
If the sidewall is stucco or solid wood like ours and you can t open it to get flashing behind it continue the step flashing to the peak of the roof then cover the step flashing with cap flashing photo 2.
Q last year i added a room to the back of our house and ever since have had trouble with roof leaks from where the flat roof on the new extension meets the existing wall of the house.
I had a contractor build a shed roof on the back side of my carport that extended over and attached to the house.
You may need to pry out siding first.
This results in a 2 inch minimum head lap.
Under the eaves of a roof with little overhang and no gutters.
But unlike fiber cement siding wood is almost sure to rot.
Slip the back flashing under the siding at least 3 at the top and the sides.
The recommended width of step flashings will vary depending on the agency entity being referenced.
Inside corner w flashing.
Above a lower roof where it abuts the wall.
It should tuck under the sheathing wrap above and over the flashing below.
If the shingle already has flashing on it the kickout flashing has to slip beneath it and you ll have to loosen or remove siding to do this.
