Roofing Details

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.

Counterflashing at Wood-Framed, Stucco Wall

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Details: Pitch Pan Flashing

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0400

A rundown on pitch pan flashing.

Details: Gravel-Stop Perimeter

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500

Gravel-stop perimeter flashing details for single-ply membrane applications differ from those designed for conventional multi-ply applications.

Roofing Details: Step Flashing

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Proper flashing is a critical component of all roof systems.

Critical Low-Slope Roofing Details

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The most critical application points on low-slope roof systems are at flashings, penetrations and accessories.

Roofing Details: Drip Edge at Rake and Eave

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

There is a primary difference between the application of the perimeter drip edge metal at the rake edge and at the downslope of the eave edge.

Roofing Details: Perimeter Flashing

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The application of perimeter flashing at both high and low concrete parapet walls.