Installing kick out flashing – Roofing/Siding
Had a roof put on about 1-1.5years ago and through my learning I saw they did not install a proper kick out flashing. There is something there, but pretty minimal.
My plan is below – please let me know your thoughts.
1. Use flat bar to lift current shingles
2. Clean up old caulk
3. Remove current tiny kick out
4. Using oscillating tool to cut slit in siding to fit new kick out
5. Fit new kick out behind siding, above first step flashing and under 2nd step flashing nailing down under 2nd row
6. Use Flashmate to reseal shingles where necessary and around cut in siding
I’ve never done any siding work so please let me know where I would be going wrong. I do have the drywall down on the interior so I will be able to tell very quickly if water is coming into the home.
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You might find this piece helpful. https://www.finehomebuilding.com/project-guides/roofing/kickout-flashing-how-to-flash-troublesome-roof-to-wall-intersections
Yes! - I looked at this multiple times along with your article on how to make the kick out diverter. The siding is aluminum and I was trying to not take it off if I don't have to. I don't think aluminum siding would take well to bending and trying to get it back on. The plan is to do a massive siding overhaul but it'll take a few years to get there so for now I'm trying to do a temp fix. I appreciate the reply.
It appears you are on the right track with the kick out, however, I had a very similar situation with a vent hood that close to the gutter. One day I noticed a hole in the cedar siding below the roof. Upon further investigation I realized the hood had been allowing water to enter the building. After removing the siding and replacing 2.5 sheets of sheathing, repairing some framing, moving the hood and installing a kick out I now have a dry wall system. Bottom line, be sure our kick out is large enough to keep the water away from the vent hood, or move it.