Fitting Roof Window Flashing

Read the instruction manual and check all the fixings and fittings are included as listed in the manual.

Fitting roof window flashing.

All the same rules of flashing apply except only the measurements of chase depth and drop are required. Moving up on to the roof fit the flashing around the frame according to the manufacturer s instructions. Roof flashing is a thin material usually galvanized steel that professional roofers use to direct water away from critical areas of the roof wherever the roof plane meets a vertical surface like a wall or a dormer. Secure the flashing as instructed with nails or roof cement.

Then move up the sides of the frame. When fitting flashings to flat roofs no overlap onto the roof is required as the roof itself will have it s own upstand flashing built into it. Once the roof window is unpacked only carry it by lifting it from the underside of the baseplate and store flat on the floor. Http www fixmyroof co uk install roof flashings this video shows you the basics of installing lead roof flashings simple apron flashings or cover flashin.

Finally fit the flashing above the frame.