Without gable rake flashing protection wind driven rain can begin to rot the fascia and roof deck.
Gable end roof flashing.
If the panel is allowed to hang over the gable end eave flashing can be used instead.
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.
The long sides of the panels.
Galvanized steel is a trusted low maintenance product that is known for durability.
The final thing to do is install the end wall trim.
How to install z flashing on gable roof ends vertical siding.
Panel type siding comes in 4 feet by 8 feet and 4 feet by 9 feet sheets.
Here we will focus on the gable fascia gable rake really the same thing since it is more visible.
It should match the eave flashing that extends along the drip edge of the roof.
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.
Butyl tape between the trim and the panel eliminates leaks.
2 350 x 3 4 with hem features safety edge 015 material thickness.
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.