Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.
Replacing flashing on roof vent.
When a roof leaks the problem is often due to leaks in and around the metal roof flashing that protects roof edges valleys and the junctions between roofing and obstructions such as chimneys dormers and vent pipes.
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Sometimes in valleys where two roof slopes meet.
Plumbing vent pipes that extend through the roof come with metal flashing or rubber boot type flashing to seal the penetrations.
See other blogs for a proprietary vent flashing repair kit and a repair using a boot flashing with the roof pan trimmed off.
The metal or rubber flashing around plumbing vents can deteriorate or rust through over time creating water leaks.
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Remove one or two shingles above the vent flashing then pry out the vent being careful not to damage the shingles.
The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.
In simplest terms a new vent pipe boot flashing is slid over the top of the existing one and the top edge of the pan is lapped beneath the overlying shingle course.
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It can be made of galvanized steel copper aluminum or even vinyl you will find it under the shingles running along the peak of a roof but also around chimneys vent pipes and skylights.
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Where the shingles terminate against a vertical wall such as a side of a second story or a dormer or chimney.
Any protrusion in the roof such as a plumbing vent pipe hvac vent or stove pipe or solatube or skylight.
Replace all rubber boots and replace metal penetration flashing.
While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately.
The flashing is located at intersection points on your roof in spots such as peaks and valleys where water is likely to collect and pool.
On a residential home you should expect flashing in the following areas.
Lead flashing 1 1 2 in.
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I ve used this repair on several roofs over the years.
