Omitting kickout flashing often leads to major damage behind the exterior cladding.
Gutter kick out flashing installation.
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Here s the solution step 1 waterproof the wall.
Next install a course of peel and stick membrane along the eaves.
The kickout goes in next followed by standard step flashings.
Installing a kick out diverter at the bottom of flashing on a shingle roof.
A kickout diverter is not only best practice when flashing the eave edge to a wall it s code.
Install kick out flashing at the end of a roof wall intersection to divert water away from the wall and into gutters.
Installing a kick out diverter at the bottom of flashing on a shingle roof.
At the end of the vertical sidewall the step flashing shall be turned out in a manner that directs water away from the wall and onto the roof and or gutter.
Learn how to install kickout flashing and help control water management from the roof into the gutter with this instructional guide from james hardie.
The 2009 irc includes the following section.
Apply waterproofing membrane where the bottom of the roof meets the wall 1.
Unless you re careful step flashing can allow water from the roof to slip behind the gutter and get behind the siding and even the housewrap.
We usually begin by installing a piece of peel and stick flashing folding it into the corner between the roof and the wall.
Installed where a wall meets your roof it will help to divert the water from the roof into your gutter and not down your wall.
Step 2 flash the roof and roof wall connection.
A key part of my approach is using a special piece of flashing at this vulnerable intersection called kickout flashing or kickout diverter.
Constructed with heavy duty galvanized steel with a white finish it is an essential part of protecting your home against water damage.
Proportionally sized 14 5 l x 6 h x 6 w to re direct the large volume water runoff focused at roof eave to wall intersections.
Step 3 install the kickout flashing.
Ensure that the kick out flashing is large enough to handle expected storm water flows.