Gable End Flashing For Metal Roof

Our photo illustrates several details of roof drip edge eaves flashing and gable end flashing at an asphalt shingle re roof job we documented in dutchess county new york.

Gable end flashing for metal roof.

The gable trim combined with sealant provides a watertight seal for your roof system. From left to right. It s very important to make sure that you grab the z channel that s below and make sure that you re in the outside leg of the z channel. With the end wall flashing in place i use stitch screws to attach it to the z trim and to the gable trim.

Striations and bends on the flashing provide strength and match the lines of your other edge trims. It should match the eave flashing that extends along the drip edge of the roof. Gable rake flashing is a professional trim product that covers the exposed ends of metal roofing panels resulting in a neater appearance. Without gable rake flashing protection wind driven rain can begin to rot the fascia and roof deck.

Butyl tape between the trim and the panel eliminates leaks. Gable flashing is used to trim the edge of the roofing panel at the gable end of the roof. Click to enlarge any image green arrow. If the panel is allowed to hang over the gable end eave flashing can be used instead.

Step by step instructions for installation of gable and rake trim on an exposed fastener panel. Drip edge is also sold in brown. Gable trim designed to finish off the edge of the roof gable or rake.