Without gable rake flashing protection wind driven rain can begin to rot the fascia and roof deck.
Gable end roof flashing.
It should match the eave flashing that extends along the drip edge of the roof.
Before we install the end wall flashing we have to apply tape sealant to the top of the z trim so that there s a water tight barrier between the end wall flashing and the top of the z.
2 350 x 3 4 with hem features safety edge 015 material thickness.
The long sides of the panels.
True to its name z flashing is a three sided z shape metal strip that comes in 10 foot lengths.
Roof flashing before on houses over 100 years old up until recently the edge of an asphalt roof would extend outward about a half inch over the edge of the house.
I ve folded it down by one inch and that keeps water from rolling between the top of the gable trim and the end wall flashing.
Butyl tape between the trim and the panel eliminates leaks.
Here we will focus on the gable fascia gable rake really the same thing since it is more visible.
Gable and rake flashings are used on two slope roofs with a center peak to protect the roof wood and help provide a barrier that prevents water from penetrating the roof.
This is how it was everywhere on the house.
Panel type siding comes in 4 feet by 8 feet and 4 feet by 9 feet sheets.
Gable flashing is used to trim the edge of the roofing panel at the gable end of the roof.
Galvanized steel is a trusted low maintenance product that is known for durability.
The final thing to do is install the end wall trim.