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Roofing Detail: Skylight or Smoke Hatch with Integral Flashing

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Curbs that can be roofed, base flashed, and counterflashed with sheet metal are recommended in lieu of embedded metal flashing.

Roofing Detail: Wood Curb Flashing

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Counterflashing skirt is recommended when pre-manufactured flashing flange extends less than 2 inches over membrane base flashing, or when membrane base flashing fasteners are exposed.

Roofing Detail: Pre-Manufactured Metal Curb Flashing

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Metal curb flashings are designed for rectangular penetrations. These flashings are easily welded to the installed membrane and the combination of reinforced membrane and custom-fabrication ensures a long-lasting, watertight flashing.

High, Wood-Framed Wall Flashing (Taller than 24")

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This detail is intended to be used where wall heights are greater than 24" above roof surface. The profile of specific components, their configuration or sequencing, can vary with the roof system, climatic differences, and regional or area practices.

Roofing Detail: Counterflashing at Steel-Framed, Stucco Wall

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This detail is intended to be used where wall heights are greater than 24 inches above roof surface.

Roofing Detail: Overflow Scupper Flashing

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Overflow drainage scuppers are typically holes with no downspout or other intricate designs and can be used with roof drains or with primary drainage roof scuppers.

Roofing Detail: Through-Wall Scupper Flashing

Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The profile of specific components, their configuration or sequencing, can vary with the roof system, climatic differences, and regional or area practices. Dimensions as shown are recommended minimums and are intended to be approximate to allow for reasonable tolerances due to field conditions. Flashing or stripping ply should extend into scupper throat, and be fully welded

Roofing Detail: Sumped Through-Wall Scupper Flashing

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Flashing or stripping ply should extend into scupper throat, and be fully welded. Seal exterior of scupper at wall penetration. Continuous cleats are recommended when flashing face dimension exceeds 3 inches and in areas deemed a high-wind zone as categorized by local building code.

Low, Wood-Framed Parapet Wall Flashing

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The profile of specific components, their configuration or sequencing, can vary with the roof system, climatic differences, and regional or area practices.

Waterproofing Detail: Waterproofing Pipe Penetrations

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Waterproofing Pipe PenetrationsPipe penetrations are often placed by the plumbing and electrical contractors in such a manner that it is impossible to properly install the required flashings.

Roofing Detail: High, Single-Wythe CMU Parapet Wall Flashing

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This detail is intended to be used where wall heights are greater than 24 inches above roof surface.

Roofing Detail: High, Concrete Parapet Membrane Flashing

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

For walls 24 inches and taller, that wall cladding be considered in lieu of membrane wall flashings.

Roofing Detail: Pipe Penetration with Field-Wrap Flashing

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400

If using the option of turning the soft metal flashing down into the pipe, the possibility exists that the metal may split due to pipe expansion and contraction and/or building/roof deck settlement.

Roofing Detail: Pipe Penetration with Pre-Formed Flashing Collar

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This detail is suitable for flashing round pipes used to support equipment, electrical conduit, water and gas lines, sheet metal vent flues, plumbing soil pipe vents and other similar penetration.

Roofing Detail: Options for Base Securement

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

We'll look at seven different options that the Western States Roofing Contractors Association suggests using.

Roofing Detail: Raised Perimeter Edge with Fascia Cap Flashing

Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Install as local code and wind-uplift design requirements dictate.

Roofing Detail: Exterior Sheet Metal Gutter

Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Continuous cleats are recommended when flashing face dimension exceeds 3 inches and in areas deemed high-wind zone as categorized by local building code.

Roofing Detail: Gravel-Stop Flashing Joint Cover Plate

Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400

The profile of specific components, their configuration or sequencing, can vary with the roof system, climatic differences, and regional or area practices.

Roofing Detail: Identification of General Roof Components, Details and Terms

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

A look at the common components and general terms of a typical roofing system.

Roofing Detail: Draining Perimeter Edge

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Continuous cleats are recommended when flashing face dimension exceeds 3 inches and in areas deemed high-wind zone as categorized by local building code.

Roofing Detail: Light-Weight Seismic Strap Wall Flashing

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The profile of specific components, their configuration or sequencing, can vary with the roof system, climatic differences, and regional or area practices

Detail: Skylight or Smoke Hatch with Integral Flashing

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Curbs that can be roofed, base flashed, and counterflashed with sheet metal are recommended in lieu of embedded metal flashing.

Detail: Low, Concrete Parapet Wall Flashing

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

This detail is intended to be used where wall heights are 24 inches or less above roof surface.

Roofing Detail: Diverter Flashing

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500

In cold climates, where snow and ice are common, an ice-dam protection membrane is recommended on downslope roof perimeters (e.g. eaves), valleys, and around penetrations.

Waterproofing Detail: Concrete Parapet & High-Wall Flashing

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Parapets, where roofs meet walls, can create problems in building design.

Waterproofing Detail: Termination at Foundation

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:30:00 -0400

This detail is commonly used over below-grade concrete parking structures with stucco above.

Waterproofing Detail: Weep Screed

Fri, 06 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Details regarding weep screed at concrete foundations.

Details: Nail-Flange Flashing

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500

According to the Stucco Manufacturers Association, the stucco industry has always maintained that one should anticipate incidental moisture to find its way behind the cement stucco membrane.

Exterior Corner for Insulated Stucco

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 14:05:11 -0400

Exterior corners for cement stucco are often best done with the addition of a trim accessory known as a “Corner-Aid” or “Corner-Bead.”

Waterproofing Detail: Weep Screed Flashing

Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Weep screeds are common and code required (IBC Section 2512) for cement plaster over framed walls.