Copper Flashing - 16 oz 24 Gauge 10' Rolls in Various Widths for Roofing, DIY, or Contractor use-Lead Free Copper - can be Used with Pressure Treated Lumber (2" Width)

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Copper roof flashing: Another malleable material used to make thin metal flashing types, especially those installed around chimneys, is copper. It requires careful soldering and has excellent durability and longevity. One downside of copper flashing however is that as a material, it can be susceptible to discolouring due to oxidation.

A continuous roof flashing, also known as an “apron flashing” is a long, singular piece of flashing made from thin metal that seals the roof joint between a vertical wall and a sloped roof, and funnels water away, preventing leaks.

Valley flashing– This is installed around any open valleys on the roof (where two differently sloped sections of roof meet). It not only directs rain water off the roof correctly, but also helps to prevent debris build up. Steel roof flashing: As the most widespread choice of material for flashings in the roofing industry, steel is a malleable material that adds to the aesthetics of a roof - especially when paired with Steel roof sheets, as well as having great corrosion-resistant properties when the steel has been galvanised. Remove protective film (if any) from exposed surfaces of copper promptly upon installation. Strip with care to avoid damage to finishes. Aluminium– Arguably the most commonly used material, it is easy to form and shape as needed and is also lightweight.

Regardless of your selection, keep an eye on the state of your flashing as it will prove to be an excellent indicator of the general status of your roofing. Flashing is vital to the protection of your home—by selecting the proper material and keeping tabs on your flashing’s quality, you make an excellent investment in avoiding serious damage and major costs for repairs down the road. Continuous flashing is one solid piece of material, and is sometimes seen where a sloping roof and a vertical sidewall meet to form a horizontal line. Drawings are diagrammatic and are intended to establish basic dimension of units, sight lines, and profiles of units.The majority of materials used for flashings are thin, malleable metals, with the three most popular being: A counter flashing is a key element that, alongside a base flashing, makes up a two-piece flashing. The result is a seamless and sealed edge around the base of a protruding roof feature such as a chimney for example. If you notice any damage on your flashing, it means that your roof might be exposed to serious threats from the weather in these specific areas. Additionally, you can assume that this is not the only damage that your roof has sustained—there is likely damage to the shingles or roof covering that you cannot see from your perspective on the ground. Description: The horizontal top surfaces of walls are the most vulnerable point for water to enter the wall. There are a number of ways of protecting this surface with copper flashing alone, or in combination with stone or precast concrete. INSERT OTHER SPECIFIC INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER SYSTEMS AND SHEET METAL ACCESSORY ITEMS SPECIFIED AS WORK OF THIS SECTION. 3.3 CLEANING

Steel– It is more aesthetically pleasing than the alternative materials and, when galvanised, is corrosion resistant. Fit flashings tight in place. Make corners square, surfaces true and straight in planes, and lines accurate to profiles. Install expansion joints at frequency recommended by CDA. Do not fasten moving seams such that movement is restricted.Metal flashing materials include lead, aluminium, copper, [1] stainless steel, zinc alloy, other architectural metals or a metal with a coating such as galvanized steel, lead-coated copper, anodized aluminium, terne-coated copper, galvalume (aluminium-zinc alloy coated sheet steel), and metals similar to stone-coated metal roofing. Metal flashing should be provided with expansion joints on long runs to prevent deformation of the metal sheets due to expansion and contraction, and should not stain or be stained by adjacent materials or react chemically with them. It’s commonly made from aluminium. Copper is a longer-lasting solution, but is much more expensive. RETAIN ABOVE FOR NONPROPRIETARY OR BELOW FOR SEMIPROPRIETARY SPECIFICATION. REFER TO DIVISION-1 SECTION "MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT."