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Building a cabin with shed roof on Oregon coast. High side will face south, for solar, but that’s also where big wind/rain comes from. I’ve never seen it, but I’m wondering if edge flashing should be applied with top edge on TOP of (comp) shingles? To better block water AND prevent wind lifting shingles.
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If the high side faces South that would mean the low side faces North. How exactly does this make it solar? Usually is is the other way around.Yes, flash the top with 4"x4" brown "L" flashing.We use 2x2 on the sides,under the roofing.
Bob
*Uh, I see now it wasn't clear. Not to put solar panels on south slope, but for passive through (high) windows facing south.Even though I've never seen it (which doesn't mean squat), is this application standard in like situations?
*I've always done it this way;Shingle up until the first time a shingle runs over the top edge and trim it with the wood trim.Apply the eave edge over the trimmed shingle.finish shingling up, trimming them to just beyond the metyal trim. Use mastic if needed and clear sealant on nail heads.Thiws way you use the metal to keep water shedding downhill but the finish edges of shingles over it look better than a bare head metal.