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

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  • @GiuseppePennisi-wu6yu
    @GiuseppePennisi-wu6yu3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your videos.

  • @hockeystop05
    @hockeystop05 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MASTROOFING
    @MASTROOFING10 ай бұрын

    Excellent work!

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the kindness.

  • @shauna6589
    @shauna65892 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Shaun. It is hard to explain what you are doing while trying to keep it simple and digestible and not make a mistake.

  • @andrewjames1613
    @andrewjames1613 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andrew!

  • @kirkgoodrick5426
    @kirkgoodrick54268 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @chrismaclean6289
    @chrismaclean62892 жыл бұрын

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

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh baby, Its my 3rd child

  • @larrylewinski3086

    @larrylewinski3086

    2 жыл бұрын

    Until it hits the ground. I'd rather have the air hose.

  • @betetet
    @betetet Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @oscarpaz5703
    @oscarpaz57032 жыл бұрын

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

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes there will be a kick out flashing installed when the new siding goes on later this year.

  • @jesuslaperra4973

    @jesuslaperra4973

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@schoenroofing later? What's you talking about?

  • @miket4234
    @miket42348 ай бұрын

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

  • @captainwho1
    @captainwho1Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Ай бұрын

    Unfortunately we did not record that process.

  • @Farmer_26
    @Farmer_26 Жыл бұрын

    What do you do if there’s already shingles?

  • @DaKine96791
    @DaKine96791 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    Cost would depend on the scope of work. Sometimes shingles need to be removed. I would get 3 quotes and go from there.

  • @louieperri5782
    @louieperri5782 Жыл бұрын

    There will be a counter flash added up the wall usually secured with one shot or concrete screws then on the top of the counter flash there usually a spot to run a bead of caulking!!

  • @leighton999
    @leighton99910 ай бұрын

    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

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    10 ай бұрын

    Do you mean how to build the addition?

  • @leighton999

    @leighton999

    10 ай бұрын

    @schoenroofing yes I am going to turn it into an extension room.

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    10 ай бұрын

    @@leighton999 I do not have any videos of framing the structure. If you search on KZread I’m sure you will find some qualified framers who share their talents. Good luck!

  • @hockeystop05
    @hockeystop05 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. There is no need to seal the vertical seams on the steps as they overlap each other. And you are correct that house wrap and siding would come down and cover almost all of the flashing.

  • @Rich-hm9ux

    @Rich-hm9ux

    Жыл бұрын

    @@schoenroofing Really? Seems like when the rain hits the wall, it will go behind the flashing.

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Rich-hm9ux Hi. There is a counter flashing that goes over the step flashings to prevent water entering from the top. This video was only showing the step flashing install.

  • @romannevarez4236
    @romannevarez42369 ай бұрын

    Hi can put a flashing over the shingles cause I already have the shingles on?

  • @xenod1066

    @xenod1066

    8 ай бұрын

    No. If you put flashing over the shingles, water on the roof would run right under it. You can remove a few shingles and install your flashings. The shingles and flashings have to overlap and alternate as shown.

  • @MattWhite-pg2ro
    @MattWhite-pg2ro18 күн бұрын

    I never put any nails in the step flashing on the roofside. That's where they all leak .

  • @mar4380
    @mar43804 ай бұрын

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

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    3 ай бұрын

    If there is no siding I would install a counter flashing.

  • @mr.c3928
    @mr.c39282 жыл бұрын

    👍👍

  • @thekidskushed
    @thekidskushed Жыл бұрын

    You need kickout flashing

  • @paulc4213
    @paulc42137 ай бұрын

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

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    7 ай бұрын

    You can if it makes you feel comfortable but is not necessary.

  • @ericbstudios9807

    @ericbstudios9807

    5 ай бұрын

    Search up "blind nailing step flashings"

  • @mendezmendez6471
    @mendezmendez64713 ай бұрын

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

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    2 ай бұрын

    I always use Malco Supra.

  • @dannypoorboy906
    @dannypoorboy906 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Danny. We installed a Counter flashing over the sterps. Did not get around to filming it but will make for another good video. Thanks for watching.

  • @dmonk8050

    @dmonk8050

    Жыл бұрын

    @@schoenroofing you should link that video... Without that it's useless

  • @dianajaehrig358

    @dianajaehrig358

    Жыл бұрын

    I dont think this bloke knows what he's doing! Over time, i've paid £1000s for my flat roof sorting.. last one £6000 or so....and not one of them cut a chase in the wall, consequently, as the roof is subject to movement, the seal (butt up to the wall) just comes away..seal was concrete. I said he needed to cut a groove in the wall to insert some kind of flashing...nah..it'll be alright this way 😡 I've had to keep sealing it again myself as he can't come till after New Year!

  • @Whosurdaddy71
    @Whosurdaddy71 Жыл бұрын

    So you cut the underlayment everytime you cut a shingle?

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Chad. We use hook blade knives so it keeps the material raised and does not cut what is underneath.

  • @chickenfoundation9323
    @chickenfoundation93232 жыл бұрын

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

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    2 жыл бұрын

    We installed a counter flashing over the step flashings. Probably should have mentioned that in the video.

  • @jpsmyth1

    @jpsmyth1

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to see how the counter flashing gets installed.

  • @larrylewinski3086

    @larrylewinski3086

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to see the counter flashing installation.

  • @schmitty69

    @schmitty69

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@schoenroofing so the counterflashing makes some sense, but you will still have a smooth surface (flashing) against the rough stucco wall. do you just caulk the daylights out of all of the gaps and hope for the best? the stucco on my house is very similar and I'm not sure what is standard practice to do.

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    @@schmitty69 You can caulk the daylights out of it. Better option is when the counterflashing is installed it should be cut into the stucco. its called a reglet detail and I have a video showing how to do it in brick. Hope this helps! kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWmfmtOoo9nIY6Q.html

  • @josettealtidor2501
    @josettealtidor2501 Жыл бұрын

    A great ideas Where are you located??

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi. Thank you for the comment. We are based in Souther Ontario, Canada.

  • @opensageoutdoors374
    @opensageoutdoors374 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    We installed a counter flashing over the step flashings.

  • @Brandon-no3vc
    @Brandon-no3vc Жыл бұрын

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

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    You are correct. We leave a 1/4”-1/2” gap between the shingles and flashings to allow for shingle expansion and to give the water an unobstructed channel to flow downhill.

  • @Brandon-no3vc

    @Brandon-no3vc

    Жыл бұрын

    @@schoenroofing what if shingles are already expanded?

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Brandon-no3vc Still leave a gap

  • @Brandon-no3vc

    @Brandon-no3vc

    Жыл бұрын

    @@schoenroofing shouldn't need a gap should you?

  • @redsresearch

    @redsresearch

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@Brandon-no3vc?

  • @tharithchum6707
    @tharithchum6707Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Ай бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5WlwcODo7i6daQ.html This video will show something similar that would go on next.

  • @tharithchum6707

    @tharithchum6707

    Ай бұрын

    @@schoenroofing Thank you for the tip and your video. Really appreciate that sir

  • @tharithchum6707

    @tharithchum6707

    Ай бұрын

    Also, do you have a video how to cut the line on the stucco wall?

  • @saidtheblueknight
    @saidtheblueknight Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thanks for the question. We installed a counter flashing over the step flashings to keep water out. One day I will make a video showing that process.

  • @highnoter1

    @highnoter1

    10 ай бұрын

    You don't need counter if you put one nail high on wall. You're just adding to the cost.

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    10 ай бұрын

    @@highnoter1 Not true. You must have a lot of leaky walls if thats what you do.

  • @petermavric1978
    @petermavric1978 Жыл бұрын

    water or condensation can get in the holes where you drove the nail. It is necessary to use seals under the sheet metal

  • @xenod1066

    @xenod1066

    8 ай бұрын

    The idea is to put the nails high and outside (away from the wall) where they will be covered by the next shingle and flashing. It's time tested and works. If you're super worried about it you could use a small amount of sealant only where the nails go, but it's really unnecessary. And if you use a lot of sealant/caulk over your step flashing, you defeat their function. Water that gets behind the shingle edge needs to flow out on top of the shingle below.

  • @xenod1066

    @xenod1066

    8 ай бұрын

    The idea is to put the nails high and outside (away from the wall) where they will be covered by the next shingle and flashing. It's time tested and works. If you're super worried about it you could use a small amount of sealant only where the nails go, but it's really unnecessary. And if you use a lot of sealant/caulk over your step flashing, you defeat their function. Water that gets behind the shingle edge needs to flow out on top of the shingle below. Metal is permanent, goop is temporary.

  • @ml5778
    @ml57788 ай бұрын

    Water will still get through when it is very windy. Water will come all directions. You should have counter flashings as well.

  • @paulsearle2831
    @paulsearle2831 Жыл бұрын

    Your step nailqpattern is wrong, by placing the low nail below the overlap of the step above it you keep an exposed nail where the water diverts potentially under the transition area, under the shingle. Snow build up in the wrong area would also be an issue, if the roof attic isnt properly insulated...just sayin

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    You are not incorrect. I find this pattern helps keep the step flashing flat and therefore lets the water flow downhill instead of sideways.

  • @brock4629
    @brock46292 ай бұрын

    Where's the diverter? If you start your starter from the opposite end chances are you can still run full first shingle.

  • @pedrochip
    @pedrochip Жыл бұрын

    shouldn't there be a kickout flashing at the beginning?

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. The company installing the trough on this job has their own diverted they like to use so it colour matches. We just uploaded a video on how to make a seamless kick out flashing. Thanks for the question!

  • @shanoemichael4439
    @shanoemichael4439 Жыл бұрын

    I don't understand how water doesn't go behind the flashing and the stucco?

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    There is a counterflashing that gets installed on top of the step flashings.

  • @jesspher25
    @jesspher25 Жыл бұрын

    How do you create a seal between the plates and stucco?

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    We installed a counter flashing after these step flashings. Im hoping to make a video showing the process.

  • @jesspher25

    @jesspher25

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I didn't realize multiple peeps asked the same question. Apologies.

  • @BodyBuffs.Official
    @BodyBuffs.Official Жыл бұрын

    That’s gonna leak for sure

  • @stumpynubs5387
    @stumpynubs538711 ай бұрын

    Is flashing 4 x 4 x8 ?

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes I believe so

  • @steverextile2663
    @steverextile26637 ай бұрын

    Where is the counter flashing? There doesn't appear to be enough overhang not to use it...

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    7 ай бұрын

    Counter flashing was installed but this video was just to show the step flashing process.

  • @xaviermarines4063
    @xaviermarines4063 Жыл бұрын

    You for get the kikcout

  • @ilovethisroofingjob
    @ilovethisroofingjob Жыл бұрын

    HELLO

  • @rickymcgrath2314
    @rickymcgrath2314 Жыл бұрын

    All wrong. Lol. The stucco should be your counter flashing. Stucco is porous. The water should weep out onto the step flashing. Not behind. To do this properly, you need to cut and repair the stucco.

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    They will be siding over the stucco in the near future. You are correct and I should have mentioned that in the video. Thank you for pointing that out.

  • @kdawg4732

    @kdawg4732

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes, needs Z metal

  • @coonazz98

    @coonazz98

    3 ай бұрын

    @@schoenroofing Yeah Kinda important detail to overlook

  • @Only1Jabstab

    @Only1Jabstab

    Ай бұрын

    I know this is a year old comment but I can't find a video of doing your method! Help please

  • @randysorensen6808
    @randysorensen6808 Жыл бұрын

    Diverter first and I would never have srep going up a stuccoed wall

  • @karlfox9369
    @karlfox93694 ай бұрын

    The only thing he does right is when he adjusts the bend in the flashing so it lays against the wall. step 1. lay flashing (don't nail) step 2. lay shingle over flashing (nail through shingle and flashing) step 3. place flashing (don't nail) step 4. lay shingle over flashing (nail through shingle and flashing)

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    4 ай бұрын

    More than 1 way to do things.

  • @jamesstewart2560
    @jamesstewart25605 ай бұрын

    I’m confused there’s step flashing but where’s the counter ? And where’s the kick out ? lol

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    4 ай бұрын

    Good question. Both were installed after.

  • @highnoter1
    @highnoter1 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry, but this wrong. The nails in the flashing belong on the wall not the deck. The nails in the shingles will hold the flashing down. Doing it your way introduces more holes you don't want.

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comment. This install method is not wrong. You need to choose the wall or the deck to secure the flashings with. As long as you don't nail both you are alright.

  • @highnoter1

    @highnoter1

    10 ай бұрын

    Nope. You are wrong. Any roofer that knows his stuff would agree.

  • @justinc8147

    @justinc8147

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@highnoter1you are wrong bud. He is doing it right. GAF states you nail to the deck.

  • @xenod1066

    @xenod1066

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@highnoter1What about when you can't nail to the wall? Then you have to nail to the deck. You put them high and outside, away from the wall, and will be well covered by the next shingle and flashing. Exact same principle as nailing shingles.

  • @gary24752
    @gary24752 Жыл бұрын

    Forget the step flashing unless you have something to go over the top of it like siding. Otherwise i would cut a reglet and have a continuous flashing.

  • @xenod1066

    @xenod1066

    8 ай бұрын

    No. Don't do that. You add a counter flashing over your step flashing. That can be continuous, and have a reglet if appropriate. But you need the step flashing under the shingles to kick the water out over the shingle below. A continuous flashing won't do that, it keeps water under the shingles where it can then run back under the flashing lower down. It will eventually fail.

  • @wadeezy515dmi
    @wadeezy515dmi Жыл бұрын

    the grey beard says old school but your technique says Rookie. one nail on the wall will hold every one just fine if its getting siding later then you wont have nail holes leaking thru playwood in heavy rain and wind..... and FFS i can hand nail faster than that slow crank engine nail gun that drives ur nails too deep almost right thru each shingle does. Get it together My Guy!!!

  • @wadeezy515dmi

    @wadeezy515dmi

    Жыл бұрын

    oh and you quarter shingle stagger!?!? ooof.......

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol. Thanks for the comment. So you nail all your steps into the wall so they can never be replaced? Great idea. As far as hand nailing, you do what you feel comfortable with. It’s not always about speed my friend.

  • @theerekkusu
    @theerekkusu Жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @tomtht3355
    @tomtht33554 ай бұрын

    That’s a soaker, not a step flashing.

  • @caring-assoul_
    @caring-assoul_ Жыл бұрын

    Nope.

  • @jesuslaperra4973
    @jesuslaperra49732 жыл бұрын

    😅🤣😂 you are NOT roofer sr

  • @alexgrozn123

    @alexgrozn123

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes )) it just for the video

  • @steveatx8295
    @steveatx82957 ай бұрын

    WRONG that will leak and fail.

  • @goldlinemedia967
    @goldlinemedia9673 ай бұрын

    No good roofer uses a gun

  • @billdemarce1789
    @billdemarce1789 Жыл бұрын

    You never nail through the tin shingle into the roof. You better learn how to do things right

  • @xenod1066

    @xenod1066

    8 ай бұрын

    Sometimes you can nail to the wall, many times you can't. What then, no step flashing? You put the nails high enough to be well covered by the next shingle and flashing. Exactly the same as you nail shingles.

  • @udfx
    @udfx18 күн бұрын

    You could have just flipped it over when you cut the wrong side

  • @user-bp3bg8cp6z

    @user-bp3bg8cp6z

    3 күн бұрын

    What? No..

  • @udfx

    @udfx

    2 күн бұрын

    @@user-bp3bg8cp6z At 5:55 to 6:02.

  • @dennisgarcia1183
    @dennisgarcia11836 ай бұрын

    Shingles, what a horrible system of roofing 😥😥

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    6 ай бұрын

    What’s your roof product of choice?

  • @LifeIsGoodThankYouGod
    @LifeIsGoodThankYouGod Жыл бұрын

    Lol.... may be I am wrong. your first #1 piece of metal flashing support to go on top of the shingle and not on the bottom ?

  • @schoenroofing

    @schoenroofing

    Жыл бұрын

    We want to keep all the flashing hidden so this is the procedure we use.

  • @highnoter1
    @highnoter1 Жыл бұрын

    See Shannon from houseimprovements for the right way

  • @russellgrech1656

    @russellgrech1656

    11 ай бұрын

    More than one way to shave a cat

  • @highnoter1

    @highnoter1

    10 ай бұрын

    More ways to make a leak too