Vinyl Siding Chimney Flashing

Gable ends are their own can of worms as reguards uphill chimney flashings.

Vinyl siding chimney flashing. With the flashing in place let s see what happens. On a vinyl job moisture gains access to the back side of the vinyl at all sorts of points. Follow the directions of the siding manufacturer for. This is why there are drain holes at the bottom of the laps to let it back out.

Then an ice water shield underlayment must be installed around the chimney. If the shingle already has flashing on it the kickout flashing has to slip beneath it and you ll have to loosen or remove siding to do this. Replacement and resurfacing can be expensive which makes cladding a masonry chimney with siding an attractive option in some instances. The water then runs off the flashing because it can t go up the flashing as it extends up behind the siding.

Pound the flashing into the grooves and fasten with the drive in expanding anchors. The water runs down the siding and at the bottom of the first row of vinyl siding it drips off and contacts the metal flashing as it runs across the top of the fascia board. Roof chimney leak repair. Cut the side cap flashing to fit the angle of the roof so it overlaps each lower cap flashing at least 2 in.

Wall flashing where siding meets a chimney originally posted by michael thomas. However a masonry chimney may begin to show its age over time. Many residential chimneys are finished with stone or brick to help insulate them and provide a traditional appearance. If the sidewall is stucco or solid wood like ours and you can t open it to get flashing behind it continue the step flashing to the peak of the roof then cover the step flashing with cap flashing photo 2.

Bend a piece of cap flashing to fit around the top corner of the chimney and add the cap flashing across the back of the chimney.