Use a regular paintbrush to apply the sealer to the brick.
How to attach roof flashing to brick.
A 2x4 laid on the roof is a good way to gauge this.
Like ledger flashing installing brick flashing is not difficult to do and will extend the life of your front porch or deck.
Follow the photo for illustrated instructions.
Water and ledgers don t mix and that is why most fail.
Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.
In an ideal installation the flashing will extend under the brick veneer so that there.
Step 4 spread roof cement.
Metal roof flashing can be use to seal gaps between roof walls.
This leaves enough room for the vertical leg of the step flashing.
If the roof runs flat up against the brick wall you must install the roof side of the flashing either under the last layer of shingles or over the roof material if it is metal.
Properly installed flashing covers the seam between the wall and the roof and directs water onto the roof.
Use a good masonry sealer and spread it over the area where you are going to place the metal roof flashing.
Starting at the lowest part of the roof completely cover all three exposed surfaces of the block with peel and stick membrane.
These kinds of houses often have a roof that butts against a wall.
Make sure the inside corners of the supporting masonry are at least 4 inches above the roof deck.
Wait until the sealant becomes hard before you proceed to the next step.
The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.
Metal roof flashing is a galvanized sheet metal bent at right angles with about eight to 12 inches on each side of the angle.
This sealer will help the adhesive stick to the mortar much better.
To prevent wood rot it is important to install flashing over your ledger board properly.
