Roofers Pocket Guide 0211.Indd
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
QUALITY EDGE roofer’s Guide A quick reference guide to roofi ng basics and how to install Quality Edge roof accessories. INTRODUCTION Quality Edge elevates match or complement your roof to give the roof a totally color roofing to a new level coordinated look– see the full color collection at the back of As a professional roofer, you this guide. can count on Quality Edge for innovative roofing accessories that make all the difference in INTRODUCING THE the finished job. Quality Edge is ROOFEr’s PockET GUIDE an industry leader in metallurgy and high performance alloys. We’ve brought together a wealth No other manufacturer offers of information on how to install you a more extensive line of roof Quality Edge roofing products and accessories. All made of premium ensure a high-quality roofing job. quality aluminum and steel, and From the basics of shingling to all designed to enhance the roof’s the finishing touches, it’s all here. performance. It’s all about helping you build a better roof, and raise your level of knowledge at the same time. 3" x 4" x 7 5/8" STEP FLASHING PREBENT ALUMINUM 4 7/8" x 1 9/16" x 1/2" DECK FLASHING ALUMINUM 18" W VALLEY THE LARGEST SELECTION OF 1.5" T STYLE DRIP EDGE ALUMUMINUM REINFORCED .010 2" x 4" x 10" BASE FLASHING ALUMINUM Your feedback and input into 1.5" ASPHALT DRIP STEEL .016 ROOFING ACCESSORIES this guide will help make future Turning the roofing IN 28 SYSTEM COLORS! editions even better. Please call Quality Edge brings you over 70 us with your suggestions: roofing accessories with the market upside down. greatest color selection – 28 1-888-784-0878 system colors carefully selected to blend beautifully with today's leading shingle and siding Quality Edge, America’s leader in products. Plus, we offer over 200 roof accessories, brings you new designer colors! sales opportunities like never before. Quality Edge lets you offer your Imagine a world with over 70 innovative roof accessories. A world where colors match perfectly. Welcome to Quality customers a beautifully color- Edge. We’ll turn your world upside down with the largest matched roofing system. Our Check out our full line-up selection of roof accessories in 100s of designer colors – to valleys, drip edge, and gutter in the Quality Edge roofing match the leading shingle and siding colors. Give yourself a brochure. protection all come in colors to powerful new edge on the competition – with Quality Edge. Call today: 1-888-784-0878 www.quality-edge.com GAINING THE EDGE ON THE ROOFING MARKET Introduction 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE Flashing Gutters The Importance of Roof Flashing.........................................................................4 How to Install Gutters .......................................................................................... 41 Perimeter Edge (Drip Edge) Flashing ..................................................................5 How to Install Gutter Protection ....................................................................... 47 Porch Flashing..........................................................................................................7 Chimney Flashing ....................................................................................................9 Roofing Guidelines Dormer Flashing .................................................................................................... 15 Getting Started ...................................................................................................... 59 Skylight Flashing ................................................................................................... 16 Preparing the Deck (Underlayment) ................................................................ 63 Step Flashing ......................................................................................................... 17 How to Install Shingles ....................................................................................... 71 Drip Edge Flashes Fascia ................................................................................... 20 How to Install 3 Tab Shingles ............................................................................. 77 Drip Edge Flashes Gutter .................................................................................... 21 How to Install Hips and Ridges ......................................................................... 80 How to Install Metric Shingles .......................................................................... 82 Ventilation How to Flash Soil Stacks and Vent Pipes ....................................................... 85 The Need for Ventilation ..................................................................................... 22 Soffit Ventilation .................................................................................................... 30 Appendix How to Install Quality Edge TruVent Soffit ...................................................... 31 Common Roofing Terms ...................................................................................... 87 Contacts .................................................................................................................. 89 Valleys Why Metal Valleys are Preferred ..................................................................... 37 How to Install Valleys .......................................................................................... 39 Contents 2 Contents 3 FLASHING FLA S HI THE IMPORTANCE OF ROOF PERIMETER EDGE N FLASHING (DRIP EDGE) FLASHING G The most likely place for a leak to All flashing systems should be Experts agree that metal drip develop is anywhere the roof joins reviewed by installers with an edge is the ideal way to keep with walls and chimneys. To help eye to local weather extremes. water away from roof edges. Drip prevent leaks, corrosion-resistant The best backup security for edge is installed along the roof metal flashing is typically applied. flashing systems at this time is rakes and eaves to shed water Metal flashing is very effective, the presence of waterproofing away from the edge. It flashes the and when properly installed, can shingle underlayment beneath natural point of separation where help accommodate roof, chimney, it. However, local experience the roof deck, fascia and rafter wall, or structural movements may call for other flashing tail meet. due to settling, expansion, and modifications to withstand contraction. weather-related conditions. The roof deck is most vulnerable to leaks where it meets a vertical caulks, and sealants; and flexible Roof flashing works like shingles Flashing typically consists of: wall, at penetration sites such sheets such as waterproofing – it overlaps and sheds water. “step” flashing which is attached as a soil pipe or chimney, or at shingle underlayment. At hips Flashing is constructed in a to the roof, “cap” flashing which changes in slope such as at a and ridges the cap shingles, not system to work with the effect is attached to the chimney or a valley, saddle, mansard, hip, or normally called flashing, serve the of gravity. When correctly wall , “drip edge” flashing and ridge. This vulnerability is due to: same function. Leaks are most designed and installed, it can only “valley” flashing. Step flashing is likely to originate at a flashing be defeated by water running sometimes called “base flashing” • Deferential movements, that has failed or was improperly uphill – which can happen in the and cap flashing is sometimes (e.g. the roof deck moves but installed. presence of snow, ice or wind- called “counter flashing”. Often, the chimney does not). driven rain. exterior wall siding serves as cap Corrosion-resistant metal flashing flashing. • An accumulation of turbulent (aluminum or galvanized steel) is water (e.g. in valleys and on the ideal flashing since it offers the high side of chimneys). long-lasting performance and can • An accumulation of melting withstand structural movements snow or ice (e.g. in valleys and as the result of settling, expansion on the high side of chimneys). and contraction. • Breaks in overlapped shingles Quality Edge Drip Edge comes in (e.g. at hips and ridges). over 60 profiles including: -T style, C-style, Crown Drip Edge, Siders Flashing is installed at these Edge, Open Drip Edge, Gutter locations to bridge adjoining Apron, Asphalt Drip and Gravel structures and prevent water Stop. Many drip edge profiles are penetration. Flashing materials offered Hemmed and in 10' and include sheet metal; cements, 12' lengths. The importance of roof flashing 4 Perimeter edge flashing 5 FLA S HI Roof Deck PORCH FLASHING N G HOW TO FLASH AGAINST 2. The metal flashing strip should VERTICAL FRONT waLLS be bent, using a metal brake, Rafter Tail to extend at least 2" up the To apply base flashing against a vertical wall and at least 3" The result of "NO" perimeter vertical front wall: onto the last shingle course; edge flashing that is, to the top of the cutout. 1. Apply the shingles up the Fascia roof until a course must be 3. Apply the metal flashing, trimmed to fit at the base of which can be 8' to 10' in the vertical wall. By planning length, over the last course ahead you can adjust the of shingles. Embed the View of a 4,000 sq. ft. custom home from inside the attic. exposure slightly (and evenly) metal flashing in asphalt in the previous courses, so roofing cement, or another that the last shingle is at least appropriate adhesive, and nail 8" (vertically) wide. This allows it to the roof every 12". Nail the a minimum