How To Install Step Flashings

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In this video I demonstrate how to install step flashings along a wall. Step flashings are an integral part of a wall detail and need to be installed properly.
I have seen numerous roof leaks caused by the improper install of step flashing.
Even worse I have come across may leaks where there were no flashings!

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Chris

[kirkgoodrick]

your nail on first shingle nearest the step flashing (the 4th nail that is closest to the wall) will be a leak after it rust from water contact. The seal down strip on the bottom of the shingle will seal to the step flashing and direct the water over the step flashing onto the shingle nail at the outer edge of the step flashing. This would not be a problem with 3 tab shingles as the seal down strip is above the shingle exposure. Good practice of no nails within 6" of the step flashing would solve this issue.

[hockeystop]

So there is going to be siding installed to overlap the vertical seam. That makes sense now. Thanks!

[miket]

dont water go behind the step flashing along the stucco wall when it rains?

[captainwho]

Do you have the next video that would show how to install the counter flashing on the stucco walls? This is incomplete and therefore confusing to newbies.

[shauna]

Great job man. It's hard first starting out doing videos. I love how you make a mistake, you catch it, own it and fix it. Great work

[oscarpaz]

The first step shingles you installed is suppose to divert water away from the wall.

[chrismaclean]

Ive been running the electric dewalt nailer too😎 so convenient for metal install 🤘🏻

[chickenfoundation]

What is stopping water from going behind the flashing since the wall isn’t flat?

[andrewjames]

Good work caveman 💪💪 that was a sweet detail at the top

[mar]

What if you don't have siding going over top what do you recommend?

[paulc]

Should the nail heads fastening the step flashing be sealed with caulk or a sealant?

[tharithchum]

Is there going to be another metal flashing on step flashing? wondering if you have a video. Sorry, I am so new, never install this.

[DaKine]

How much would a job like this set you back for? Just noticed a water damage spot on the ceiling which appears to be where the second story wall meets with the garage roof. I do not see flashing there.

[leighton]

I have a sunroom that i want to gable roof with an extension room i saw that you did exactly what i am going do you have a video for that

[mendezmendez]

I have a question, what cocking do I use for metal and with stako?

[opensageoutdoors]

So how do you seal the step flashing to the house?

[hockeystop]

What do you use to seal the vertical seam where the flashing rests against the masonry wall? on a sided house, this seam would be behind the house wrap and siding.

[saidtheblueknight]

So what happens to rain that hits the siding above and drains down the wall and behind the step flashing? Usually you overlap siding over the top of the step flashing, but in this case the house is already "sided" so there's nothing going over it.

[Brandon-novc]

Dont you need a 1/4 inch space between the shingles and the wall for expansion?

[dannypoorboy]

what about any rain that gets behind the step flashing ? should the back to the wall have been sealed ?