Standing Seam Metal Roof Chimney Flashing

Metal roof stove pipe flashing flashing is a method of weatherproofing the base of a chimney.

Standing seam metal roof chimney flashing.

Failed sealant or butyl tape sealants and butyl tape are used to seal out water dirt and other debris that could compromise a metal roof. If these are damaged missing or applied incorrectly leaks could occur. It s typically made of thin pieces of impenetrable material which inhibits water leaking around the chimney preserving the building from moisture and mold issues. In a perfect world a standing seam metal roof would have zero penetrations from the roof eve to the roof ridge.

This is our third episode in our series on metal roofing involving chimney flashing. A metal cricket can work on a standing seam metal roof just fine with certain adjustments compared to an installation on a shingled roof. Add metal flashing to the sides of the chimney and. Actually when a standing seam metal roof has a leak it is commonly at some type of flashing area.

Installers are finding more challenging flashing applications that require more technique and detailed procedures to complete successfully.