Accessories

Trim and flashing are parts of a roofing system that can easily be looked over if you don’t know what you are looking at. Our goal is to teach you exactly that. When you look at a roof you will know exactly what is there and the parts that are working together to keep the homeowner in the dry. Keep in mind that some products may be specific to northern climates and may not be required in your region.

Exposed Fastener Accessories

You will need to be able to look at a roof and mentally create the roofing system you are planning on installing on the home. In order to do that you need a working understanding of that system and every piece that is used in it. Here you will see the types of trim you will run across when dealing with a typical corrugated metal roof. If you are to build an accurate material list you will need to know what materials are needed. So lets take a look at the accessories in a corrugated metal system.

Ridge-Cap

A ridge cap is used when two roof planes meet to create a “peak” Ride-Cap will come in 10’ sticks and will require a 4”-6” overlap. At each end of the ridge cap you have the option of pre-fabricated end caps or having the installers fold the ends. Remember to allow sufficient material at the ends for the the fold to be made.

Hip-Cap

Hip cap is used to close off the hips of the roofing system and typically comes in 10’ sections this product will also follow the standard 4” - 6” overlap of seams with proper sealant.

Pre-Formed Valley

Pre-Formed valley flashing will usually come in 10’ sections. When measuring for your valleys you will need to allow sufficient material for the installers to lap the product both at the top of the valley and to shed water into the gutter system.

Eve-Flashing

Eve Drip will come in 10 foot sections and adhere to the standard 4”-6” overlap and should be fastened at a minimum of 12”.

Transition Flashing

Transition flashing is most commonly seen when one roof line drops down to another at a different pitch. This material will also come in a 10’ stick requires standard lapping at the seams.

End-Wall Flashing

End-Wall Flashing is applied when a roof line extends from a wall. The top flange of the metal will go under the siding and on top of the roofing system below. Securing it with fasteners or cleats for standing seam

Vented Ridge-Cap

Vented Ridge-Cap is used to allow appropriate air flow for the roofing system. This is measured for the same as a regular ridge however there will be a vent system installed under it.

Rake Flashing

Rake Flashing provides finished look and a water tight seal along the rake in gables. This product comes in 10’ sections and requires the standard lap of 4”-6”

High Side Peak

High side peak trim is also called high side ridge. This is the cap that is used when a sloped roof plane ends and drops to a wall. This will come in 10’ sticks

Side-Wall Flashing

Side wall flashing is used when a roof line meets a wall that is going with the pitch of the roofline. Product comes in 10’ sticks and requires the standard lap of 4”-6”

Fascia Cover

Fascia metal is used to protect fascia from water damage and provide a more finished look. This will usually be found ion 10’ sections and will; require proper lapping

Pipe Boot Flashing

Pipe boots are used to create a water tight seal around pipes that penetrate the roofing system. These usually will come in a one size fits all. Another type of pipe boot you will commonly see is a zipper boot. This boot is used for a pipe that you cannot slide a traditional boot over the top of it. These are most commonly used on power mast.