When installed properly they provide excellent protection against the penetration of water into the building envelope.
Chimney kickout flashing gutters.
In this video we explain how to properly flash a chimney or wall to keep water from running down outside walls or rotting siding.
Briefly remove the piece and apply roofing cement where it will sit.
Kickout flashing also known as diverter flashing is a special type of flashing that diverts rainwater away from the cladding and into the gutter.
Take the bent flashing and align it with shingles on the roof.
Step 2 install flashing.
Place your kickout flashing on the base of the roof snugly against the wall.
Below the gutter in the picture at left water running down between the chimney and gutter s end is damaging the wood trim below.
A kick out flashing is need at this location to direct the water into the gutter.
Place the first piece of step flashing over the end of the starter strip ensuring it leads directly into the kickout flashing.
You will then have to run caulk and place the back of the flashing over the caulk.
Bend the kickout flashing so that water will run away from the wall.
Here s how to install kickout and step flashing.
Step 1 bend flashing.
Use roofing cement and two nails to secure it to the roof deck.