That is fine but it must still look like the flashing is behind the siding.
Porch to roof flashing.
A leaky porch roof is caused by numerous reasons but it is most probably due to damage in the flashing and not the roofing material unless the roofing material is too old and nearing the end of its life.
As mentioned above apron flashing or cover flashing are probably the most common type of roof flashings in the u k.
Cracks in the shingles can also be the culprit especially if the shingles are underneath a tree branch.
It is at the back of the porch roof where the roof meets the house siding.
Lay the cut flashing down at the corner over a shingle that is already in place.
Often seen on the front and back of a chimney abutting brickwork on flat roofs or where a roof meets the brickwork of a house or outbuilding.
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.
Try to keep the nails as flush as possible to the edges.
Place the flashing between the joint of the house and the roof.
Measure the length of the porch roof joint to determine how much flashing you will need.
If you already have faulty flashing installed you.
Prepare the area where you will install the roof flashing.
Today the flashing is on top of the siding.
This flashing should not be seen for it disrupts the architectural balance of the house.
The corner cut should be facing upwards.
Traditionally the flashing was installed and hidden under the siding.
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Nail the flashing securely in place using roofing nails.
The flashing on the wall should be flush against it and the porch roof portion should be on top of the shingles.
Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights.
